How far is Smyrna, DE from Pike Creek, DE?
The driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Pike Creek, DE is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Pike Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Pike Creek.
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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
3.6 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 273: Newark, New Castle
1741 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Christiana Road
1029 ft · 26 sec · Christiana Road
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Continue on Christiana Bypass
1 mi · 2 min · Christiana Bypass
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Continue on Christiana Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Christiana Road
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Turn right onto Bala Road
133 m · 23 sec · Bala Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Red Mill Road
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Continue on Polly Drummond Hill Road
989 ft · 19 sec · Polly Drummond Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Polly Drummond Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Polly Drummond Hill Road
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Turn right onto New Linden Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · New Linden Hill Road
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Turn left onto Upper Pike Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Upper Pike Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Pike Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Pike Creek.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Rain Showers Likely near Pike Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Pike Creek?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Smyrna and 17.8 miles from Pike Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Rain Showers Likely near Pike Creek.
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
Wilmington station
Dover, Delaware
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Pike Creek. Straight-line distance: 30.25 mi (48.69 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pike Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 7,898 |
| Coordinates | 39.7309500, -75.7041000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pike Creek (-75.7041, 39.73095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
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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