How far is Pike Creek Valley, DE from Delmar, DE?

The driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Delmar, DE is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.32 mi
02h 09m
Flight
88.66 mi
142.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.66 mi
Kilometers
142.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.32 mi
Kilometers
159.84 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delmar
Fri, Apr 17, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in Pike Creek Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 10:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pike Creek Valley
2026-04-17T18:25
Arrive Delmar
Fri, Apr 17, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pike Creek Valley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kent Acres
DE

Census designated place

From Pike Creek Valley
49.7 mi
01h 04m
To Delmar
49.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pike Creek Valley and Delmar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley and Delmar.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    102 m · 27 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive

    1123 ft · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Skyline Drive

    2878 ft · 1 min · Skyline Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Limestone Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Limestone Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Limestone Road

    106 m · 9 sec · Limestone Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1969 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Stanton Christiana Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    26.7 mi · 36 min · Sussex Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    48 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pike Creek Valley and Delmar.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.9 mi · 42%
Sussex Highway
26.7 mi · 27%
South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 21%
Limestone Road
3.31 mi · 3%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 2%
Stanton Christiana Road
1.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent Acres
01h 04m from Pike Creek Valley
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pike Creek Valley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Delmar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pike Creek Valley to Delmar?

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kent Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Pike Creek Valley and 49.6 miles from Delmar.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pike Creek Valley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Delmar.

Stop Ideas Near Kent Acres

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kent Acres, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kent Acres.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

2 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

59 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Newark

63 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

64 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek Valley and Delmar. Straight-line distance: 88.66 mi (142.68 km).

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#1 Pike Creek Valley

Pike Creek Valley is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7362200, -75.6982700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Delmar

#2 Delmar

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population1,879
Coordinates38.4565100, -75.5771500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Pike Creek Valley (-75.69827, 39.73622)
End: Delmar (-75.57715, 38.45651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.95 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.98 $20.99 $41.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pike Creek Valley and Delmar. The current time is 18:25:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.