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

The driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Seaford, DE is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.86 mi
01h 39m
Flight
75.8 mi
121.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.8 mi
Kilometers
121.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.86 mi
Kilometers
138.18 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaford
Fri, Oct 16, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Pike Creek Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pike Creek Valley
2026-10-16T03:36
Arrive Seaford
Fri, Oct 16, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Cheswold
DE

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

From Pike Creek Valley
42.8 mi
00h 49m
To Seaford
43.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79ยฐF
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83ยฐF
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m ยท 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    102 m ยท 27 sec

  3. 3

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

    1123 ft ยท 55 sec ยท Foxcroft Drive

  4. 4

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

    2878 ft ยท 1 min ยท Skyline Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Limestone Road

    3.2 mi ยท 6 min ยท Limestone Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Limestone Road

    106 m ยท 9 sec ยท Limestone Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1969 ft ยท 35 sec ยท Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Stanton Christiana Road

    1.9 mi ยท 3 min ยท Stanton Christiana Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.7 mi ยท 13 min ยท Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft ยท 20 sec ยท Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi ยท 32 min ยท Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi ยท 3 min ยท Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท Puncheon Run Connector

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    21.2 mi ยท 27 min ยท South Dupont Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    10.6 mi ยท 15 min ยท Sussex Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m ยท 5 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Bridgeville Highway

    2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท Bridgeville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Front Street

    2242 ft ยท 49 sec ยท North Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto High Street

    675 ft ยท 40 sec ยท High Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    15 m ยท 2 sec ยท South Pine Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.9 mi ยท 49%
South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi ยท 25%
Sussex Highway
10.6 mi ยท 12%
Limestone Road
3.31 mi ยท 4%
Bridgeville Highway
2.62 mi ยท 3%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.9 mi ยท 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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheswold
00h 49m from Pike Creek Valley
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Pike Creek Valley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Seaford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Cheswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Pike Creek Valley and 43.1 miles from Seaford.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 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 Partly Sunny near Seaford.

Stop Ideas Near Cheswold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheswold, 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 Cheswold.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

9 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

52 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

58 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

59 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek Valley and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 75.8 mi (121.99 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
Seaford

#2 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.698363, 39.736225)
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L ยท about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.06 gal ยท 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.21 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.80 $14.54 $29.09
Premium $5.10 $15.46 $30.91
Diesel $6.30 $19.10 $38.19

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pike Creek Valley and Seaford. The current time is 03:36:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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