How far is Pike Creek Valley, DE from Laurel, DE?
The driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Laurel, DE is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 58m.
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.
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pike Creek Valley and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley and Laurel.
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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
21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway
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Continue on Sussex Highway
18.7 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
3240 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
2903 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pike Creek Valley and Laurel.
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 then Partly Sunny leaving Pike Creek Valley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pike Creek Valley to Laurel?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Pike Creek Valley and 45.7 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Pike Creek Valley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Easton Airport, Maryland
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek Valley and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 81.79 mi (131.63 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 Laurel
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
| Population | 4,511 |
| Coordinates | 38.5565000, -75.5713100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel (-75.57131, 38.5565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $4.16 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
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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