How far is Pike Creek Valley, DE from Ocean View, DE?
The driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Ocean View, DE is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pike Creek Valley and Ocean View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley and Ocean View.
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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 left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Coastal Highway
34.2 mi · 54 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn right onto Fred Hudson Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fred Hudson Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Neck Road
1532 ft · 39 sec · Cedar Neck Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
2628 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
122 m · 18 sec · Church Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pike Creek Valley and Ocean View.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coastal Highway
Continue on Coastal Highway
34.2 mi · 00h 54m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ocean View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pike Creek Valley to Ocean View?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Highland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Pike Creek Valley and 51.5 miles from Ocean View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 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 Ocean View.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Acres
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 Highland Acres.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Kent Island, MD
Newark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek Valley and Ocean View. Straight-line distance: 88.53 mi (142.48 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 Ocean View
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 2,245 |
| Coordinates | 38.5451100, -75.0890700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean View (-75.08907, 38.54511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.87 | $29.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.77 | $43.53 |
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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