How far is Pike Creek Valley, DE from Kent Acres, DE?
The driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Kent Acres, DE is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pike Creek Valley and Kent Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley and Kent Acres.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
102 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
1123 ft · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
2878 ft · 1 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto Limestone Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Limestone Road
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Continue on Limestone Road
106 m · 9 sec · Limestone Road
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Continue on Main Street
1969 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Stanton Christiana Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
1222 ft · 23 sec · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight left
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Webbs Lane
122 m · 12 sec · Webbs Lane
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Turn right onto Cooper Estate Road
75 m · 11 sec · Cooper Estate Road
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Continue on Woodbrook Road
146 m · 26 sec · Woodbrook Road
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Turn left onto Edgewood Road
85 m · 18 sec · Edgewood Road
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Turn left onto Saxton Road
88 m · 15 sec · Saxton Road
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Turn right onto Steele Road
31 m · 5 sec · Steele Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Steele Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pike Creek Valley and Kent Acres.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pike Creek Valley and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Kent Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pike Creek Valley to Kent Acres?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Pike Creek Valley and 25.5 miles from Kent Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pike Creek Valley and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Kent Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Odessa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odessa.
Newark
Wilmington station
Dover, Delaware
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek Valley and Kent Acres. Straight-line distance: 42.78 mi (68.84 km).
#1 Pike Creek Valley
Pike Creek Valley is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7362200, -75.6982700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 1,890 |
| Coordinates | 39.1317800, -75.5249200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent Acres (-75.52492, 39.13178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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