How far is Townsend, DE from Pike Creek Valley, DE?
The driving distance from Townsend, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Townsend and Pike Creek Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townsend and Pike Creek Valley.
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Start on South Street
119 m · 15 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Lattomus Street
136 m · 21 sec · Lattomus Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
144 m · 19 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2923 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pine Tree Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pine Tree Road
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Turn left onto South Dupont Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Continue on South 5th Street
2808 ft · 1 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on South Dupont Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Turn right onto Pole Bridge Road
1413 ft · 34 sec · Pole Bridge Road
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Turn left onto DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
1640 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 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
3.3 mi · 6 min · Limestone Road
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
3132 ft · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
1123 ft · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive
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Turn left
102 m · 30 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Townsend and Pike Creek Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.48 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Townsend and Sunny near Pike Creek Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Townsend to Pike Creek Valley?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Townsend and 14.2 miles from Pike Creek Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Townsend and Sunny near Pike Creek Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Bear
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 Bear.
Newark
Wilmington station
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Townsend and Pike Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 23.57 mi (37.93 km).
#1 Townsend
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 2,764 |
| Coordinates | 39.3951100, -75.6916000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pike Creek Valley
Pike Creek Valley is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7362200, -75.6982700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.698363, 39.736225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
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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