How far is Pike Creek Valley, DE from North Star, DE?

The driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to North Star, DE is about 4 miles (6.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.05 mi
00h 09m
Flight
2.05 mi
3.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.05 mi
Kilometers
3.3 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.05 mi
Kilometers
6.51 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Star
Mon, Jun 1, 5:03 PM EDT
Return by in Pike Creek Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pike Creek Valley
2026-06-01T16:53
Arrive North Star
Mon, Jun 1, 5:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pike Creek Valley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pike Creek
DE

Census designated place

From Pike Creek Valley
2.1 mi
00h 04m
To North Star
2.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3010 ft · 1 min · Skyline Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Limestone Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Limestone Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Paper Mill Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Paper Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Star Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Star Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Venus Drive

    1433 ft · 1 min · Venus Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jupiter Drive

    60 m · 11 sec · Jupiter Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Star Road
1.09 mi · 27%
Paper Mill Road
0.93 mi · 23%
Limestone Road
0.86 mi · 21%
Skyline Drive
0.57 mi · 14%
Venus Drive
0.27 mi · 7%
Foxcroft Drive
0.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Star Road

Turn right onto North Star Road

1.09 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
2.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Creek
00h 04m from Pike Creek Valley
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pike Creek Valley and Mostly Sunny near North Star.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4 miles (6.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pike Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Pike Creek Valley and 2.1 miles from North Star.

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

The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pike Creek Valley and Mostly Sunny near North Star.

Stop Ideas Near Pike Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pike Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike Creek.

RAIL

Newark

8 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

13 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Coatesville

30 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

30 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek Valley and North Star. Straight-line distance: 2.05 mi (3.3 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
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#2 North Star

Census designated place

Population7,980
Coordinates39.7612200, -75.7191000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Pike Creek Valley (-75.69827, 39.73622)
End: North Star (-75.7191, 39.76122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.14 gal
0.54 L · about $0.57
Round trip
$1.14
0.28 gal · 1.08 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.5 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.57 $1.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.64 $1.29
Premium $4.95 $0.69 $1.39
Diesel $5.98 $0.84 $1.67

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Pike Creek Valley and North Star. The current time is 16:53:55.

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.