Origin
Delmar, DE
Late night in Delmar on Friday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delmar, DE to Smyrna, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delmar, DE
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Smyrna, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Delmar, DE to Smyrna, DE covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sussex Highway, South Dupont Highway, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on Sussex Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 63.7 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.
Sussex Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Grove Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Bi State Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Grove Street
Turn right onto East Grove Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Bi State Boulevard
Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
4
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 13: South Smyrna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 13: South Smyrna
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 Delmar, DE to Smyrna, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.
Wilmington
48.5 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex Highway | 24.4 mi | 33m |
| South Dupont Highway | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Puncheon Run Connector | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Bi State Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Dupont Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Snake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sussex Highway
— 24.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delmar, DE and Smyrna, DE.
1
Start on North 1st Street
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn right onto East Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Grove Street
3
Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bi State Boulevard
4
Turn right onto West Snake Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Snake Road
5
Turn left onto US 13
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Sussex Highway
6
Continue on US 13
21 mi
·
25 min
·
South Dupont Highway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
8
Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
9
Merge onto DE 1 Toll
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 13: South Smyrna
12
Turn right onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Boulevard
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto East South Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
East South Street
15
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Delmar, DE · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Delmar, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smyrna, DE
The final approach into Smyrna, DE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.56 one way
$21.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Smyrna on Friday
Local time
5:39 AM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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 Delmar, DE to Smyrna, DE covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sussex Highway, South Dupont Highway, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 miles from Delmar, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.56 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 is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Bi State Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Delmar, DE to Smyrna, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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