How far is Townsend, DE from Smyrna, DE?
The driving distance from Townsend, DE to Smyrna, DE is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Town in Delaware, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townsend and Smyrna.
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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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Turn right onto Summit Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Summit Bridge Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Summit Bridge Road
744 ft · 20 sec · Summit Bridge Road
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Parkway
5.8 mi · 8 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Continue on North Dupont Boulevard
3212 ft · 1 min · North Dupont Boulevard
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Turn right onto East South Street
764 ft · 23 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Townsend and Smyrna.
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.
South Dupont Parkway
Merge slight left onto South Dupont Parkway
5.77 mi · 00h 08m
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 Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Townsend to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Townsend and 4.2 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Townsend and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Townsend and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 8.06 mi (12.97 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 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-75.604736, 39.299884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
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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