How far is Smyrna, DE from Greenwood, DE?
The driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Greenwood, DE is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Greenwood.
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Start on East South Street
14 m · 9 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2105 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
569 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 9 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 right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway
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Continue on Sussex Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sussex Highway
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1788 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Greenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Dupont Highway
Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Woodside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Smyrna and 19.2 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Woodside
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 Woodside.
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Newark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 34.06 mi (54.81 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 38.8070600, -75.5913200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-75.59132, 38.80706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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