How far is Smyrna, DE from Brookside, DE?

The driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Brookside, DE is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
30.37 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.2 mi
42.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.37 mi
Kilometers
48.87 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookside
Fri, Apr 17, 5:47 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Fri, Apr 17, 6:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-17T17:05
Arrive Brookside
Fri, Apr 17, 5:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
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
Odessa
DE

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA

From Smyrna
15.2 mi
00h 20m
To Brookside
15.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Brookside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Brookside.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    14 m · 5 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    585 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    962 ft · 21 sec · East Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Dupont Boulevard

    2717 ft · 1 min · North Dupont Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dupont Parkway

    3029 ft · 59 sec · South Dupont Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Dupont Highway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Dupont Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Dupont Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Dupont Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North

    106 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunset Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chapel Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chapel Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Hill Road

    2743 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marrows Road

    1651 ft · 48 sec · Marrows Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brookside Boulevard

    27 m · 4 sec · Brookside Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brookside Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Brookside.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
18.4 mi · 60%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.71 mi · 12%
Sunset Lake Road
2.45 mi · 8%
South Dupont Parkway
1.44 mi · 5%
Chapel Street
1.41 mi · 5%
South Dupont Highway
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odessa
00h 20m from Smyrna
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Brookside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Brookside?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Smyrna and 15.2 miles from Brookside.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Brookside.

Stop Ideas Near Odessa

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

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

RAIL

Newark

25 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

32 mi away
100 South French Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

36 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

43 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Brookside. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.16 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

Town in Delaware

Population12,163
Coordinates39.2998300, -75.6046500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Brookside

#2 Brookside

Town in Alabama

Population2,896
Coordinates39.6670600, -75.7268800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-75.60465, 39.29983)
End: Brookside (-75.72688, 39.66706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.92 $9.84
Premium $4.95 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $5.98 $6.40 $12.80

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Brookside. The current time is 17:05:43.

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.