How far is Smyrna, DE from Lewes, DE?
The driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Lewes, DE is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Lewes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Lewes.
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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 left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Coastal Highway
17.9 mi · 25 min · Coastal Highway
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Keep left to continue on Savannah Road
140 m · 7 sec · Savannah Road
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Continue on Savannah Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Savannah Road
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
28 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Lewes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coastal Highway
Continue on Coastal Highway
17.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Smyrna and Rain Showers near Lewes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Lewes?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Frederica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Smyrna and 25.8 miles from Lewes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Smyrna and Rain Showers near Lewes.
Stop Ideas Near Frederica
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Lewes. Straight-line distance: 44.06 mi (70.9 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewes
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America
| Population | 3,417 |
| Coordinates | 38.7745600, -75.1393500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewes (-75.13935, 38.77456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
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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