How far is Smyrna, DE from Hockessin, DE?
The driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Hockessin, DE is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Hockessin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Hockessin.
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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
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stanton Christiana Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road
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Continue on Mitch Road
1947 ft · 37 sec · Mitch Road
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Continue on Limestone Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Limestone Road
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Take the exit slight right
689 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on McKennans Church Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · McKennans Church Road
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Turn slight left onto Newport Gap Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Newport Gap Pike
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Merge slight right onto Lancaster Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Pike
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Turn left onto Yorklyn Road
532 ft · 26 sec · Yorklyn Road
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Turn sharp left onto Old Lancaster Pike
84 m · 8 sec · Old Lancaster Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Lancaster Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Hockessin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Hockessin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Hockessin?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Delaware City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Smyrna and 19.2 miles from Hockessin.
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 4.4 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 4:42 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 Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Hockessin.
Stop Ideas Near Delaware City
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 Delaware City.
Newark
Wilmington station
Downingtown
Dover, Delaware
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Hockessin. 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 Hockessin
Census designated place
| Population | 13,527 |
| Coordinates | 39.7876100, -75.6966000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hockessin (-75.6966, 39.78761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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