Origin
Brookside, DE
Night in Brookside on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookside, DE to Smyrna, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookside, DE
Vladislovas Sketerskis
Smyrna, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookside, DE to Smyrna, DE covers 30.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Wrangle Hill Road, Sunset Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 30.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
87 ft
32 ft
Total Climb
124 ft
Total Descent
165 ft
Highest Point
87 ft
~21.6 mi in
Elevation Range
55 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marrows Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marrows Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (DE 72 / South Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Marrows Road
Turn left onto Marrows Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
DE 72 / South Chapel Street
Turn left onto DE 72 / South Chapel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brookside, DE to Smyrna, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Beaches along the way.
Beaches
8.3 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| Wrangle Hill Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Chapel Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Dupont Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Dupont Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Chestnut Hill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Marrows Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside, DE and Smyrna, DE.
1
Start on Brookside Boulevard
87 ft
·
11 sec
·
Brookside Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Marrows Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Marrows Road
3
Turn right onto DE 4
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Chestnut Hill Road
4
Turn left onto DE 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chapel Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on DE 72
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Lake Road
6
Continue on DE 72
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Wrangle Hill Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
8
Merge onto DE 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 13: Rest Area
12
Turn left onto US 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dupont Parkway
13
Continue on US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dupont Boulevard
14
Turn right onto East South Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East South Street
15
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Smyrna, DE
Night in Smyrna on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookside, DE to Smyrna, DE covers 30.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Wrangle Hill Road, Sunset Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Brookside, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marrows Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (DE 72 / South Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brookside, DE to Smyrna, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Beaches along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 32 ft to 87 ft elevation with about 124 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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