How far is Smyrna, DE from Delaware City, DE?
The driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Delaware City, DE is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Delaware City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Delaware City.
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Start on East South Street
14 m · 5 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
585 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Commerce Street
962 ft · 21 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto North Dupont Boulevard
2717 ft · 1 min · North Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on South Dupont Parkway
3029 ft · 59 sec · South Dupont Parkway
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Continue on South Dupont Highway
1.1 km · 59 sec · South Dupont Highway
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Continue on South Dupont Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Turn left onto DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14.4 mi · 17 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
1256 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wrangle Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Continue on 5th Street
2690 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
2441 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Delaware City.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Delaware City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Delaware City?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 13 miles from Smyrna and 13 miles from Delaware City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 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 Delaware City.
Stop Ideas Near Odessa
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 Odessa.
Newark
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Delaware City. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.95 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delaware City
City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,837 |
| Coordinates | 39.5778900, -75.5888100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delaware City (-75.58881, 39.57789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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