How far is Pike Creek Valley, DE from Wilmington, DE?
The driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Wilmington, DE is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pike Creek Valley and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley and Wilmington.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · Limestone Road
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Turn left onto Kirkwood Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Kirkwood Highway
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Continue on Robert Kirkwood Highway
2494 ft · 1 min · Robert Kirkwood Highway
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Turn right onto South Dupont Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Dupont Road
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Turn slight left
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Maryland Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Maryland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Madison Street
720 ft · 31 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1002 ft · 42 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2728 ft · 2 min · North West Street
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
1240 ft · 50 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North King Street
26 m · 3 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pike Creek Valley and Wilmington.
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.
Kirkwood Highway
Turn left onto Kirkwood Highway
3.44 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Pike Creek Valley and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pike Creek Valley to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Elsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Pike Creek Valley and 8.1 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Pike Creek Valley and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Elsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elsmere.
Wilmington station
Newark
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek Valley and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 8.08 mi (13.01 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 Wilmington
The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.
| Population | 70,376 |
| Coordinates | 39.7459500, -75.5465900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: North King Street (-75.546511, 39.745918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.21 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
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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