How far is Smyrna, DE from Wilmington, DE?
The driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Wilmington, DE is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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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 Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Wilmington.
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Start on East South Street
14 m · 3 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
5.2 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 52: Delaware Avenue
1263 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Adams Street
740 ft · 25 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
2938 ft · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North King Street
26 m · 3 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Wilmington.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Delaware City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Smyrna and 19 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Delaware City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Dover, Delaware
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 30.98 mi (49.86 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.
| Population | 70,376 |
| Coordinates | 39.7459500, -75.5465900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: North King Street (-75.546511, 39.745918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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