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Trip from Millsboro, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

91.8 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Millsboro, DE, DE

Millsboro, DE

Matt Barnard

Downtown Pike Creek Valley, DE, DE

Pike Creek Valley, DE

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Millsboro, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE covers 91.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m 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, Bay Road, Gravel Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.9 miles from Millsboro, DE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 44.2 mi 51m
Bay Road 14.5 mi 19m
Gravel Hill Road 13.8 mi 21m
Cedar Creek Road 5.2 mi 8m
Limestone Road 3.3 mi 6m
Isaacs Road 2.8 mi 4m
Coastal Highway 2.2 mi 2m
Milford Bypass 2.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 44.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro, DE and Pike Creek Valley, DE.

1

Start on DE 24 Bus; DE 30

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on DE 24 Bus; DE 30

0.2 mi · 24 sec · John J Williams Highway
3

Turn left onto DE 30

14 mi · 21 min · Gravel Hill Road
4

Continue on DE 30

2.8 mi · 4 min · Isaacs Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto DE 30

5.2 mi · 8 min · Cedar Creek Road
6

Turn right onto Wilkins Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Wilkins Road
7

Continue on Cedar Neck Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Cedar Neck Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
9

Merge onto DE 1

2.2 mi · 2 min · Coastal Highway
10

Continue on DE 1

2.1 mi · 2 min · Milford Bypass
11

Continue on DE 1

14 mi · 19 min · Bay Road
12

Continue on DE 1 Toll

4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
13

Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll

28 mi · 31 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll

6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15

Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1

5.7 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on DE 7

1.6 mi · 2 min · Stanton Christiana Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on DE 7; DE 4

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on DE 7

3.3 mi · 6 min · Limestone Road
19

Turn left onto Skyline Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Skyline Drive
20

Turn right onto Foxcroft Drive

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Foxcroft Drive
21

Turn left

334 ft · 29 sec
22

Turn left

37 ft · 2 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.9 miles from Millsboro, DE, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.9 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pike Creek Valley, DE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Millsboro, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Millsboro, DE

This is one driving day of about 91.8 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Millsboro, DE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 44.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dover, DE

46 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

Milford, DE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dover, DE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Millsboro, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Nectar Cafe & Juice Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Millsboro, Delaware

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13022975805

Visit website

Bertucci's Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newark, Delaware

0.9 mi

Main Event Newark

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newark, Delaware

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mugs Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dover, Delaware

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 39.4

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+13026774879

Visit website

Nectar Cafe & Juice Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Millsboro, Delaware

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13022975805

Visit website

Bertucci's Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 85.3

Newark, Delaware

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13022866600

Visit website

Main Event Newark

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 85.3

Newark, Delaware

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13027229466

Visit website

Zava Cafe Milton

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.1

Milton, Delaware

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13023299948

Visit website

Cobblestone Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.9

Dover, Delaware

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+13027357874

Visit website

Rice Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 91.8

Wilmington, Delaware

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13029997423

Visit website

Trattoria di Napoli Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.7

Bear, Delaware

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13028387711

Visit website

Ole Tapas Lounge and Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 91.8

Newark, Delaware

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13022249378

Visit website

Mugs Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 39.4

Dover, Delaware

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+13026774879

Visit website

Brownstone Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 45.9

Dover, Delaware

Hours: Closed

+13027412220

Kisa Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Dagsboro, Delaware

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13023215351

Visit website

Milk & Honey Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Dagsboro, Delaware

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+13023219581

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 85.3

Newark, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 85.3

Newark, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Millsboro, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 91.8

Wilmington, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 78.7

Bear, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 85.3

Stanton, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.2

Milford, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85.3

Newark, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

Norman Hotel Apartments

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.2

Milford, Delaware

Air Mobility Command Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 39.4

Dover AFB, Delaware

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+13026775938

Visit website

John Dickinson Plantation

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 39.4

Dover, Delaware

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13027393277

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 85.3

Christiana, Delaware

Hours: 4–8 pm

+13022235182

Visit website

Delaware State Police Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 45.9

Dover, Delaware

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13027397700

Visit website

Wilmington & Western Railroad

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.8

Wilmington, Delaware

+13029981930

Visit website

Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 78.7

Bear, Delaware

Hours: Closed

+13025203053

Visit website

Novus Escape Room - Middletown Delaware

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 65.6

Middletown, Delaware

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13026962387

Visit website

Family Fun Galaxy

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 65.6

Middletown, Delaware

Hours: 3–8 pm

+13023780677

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.9 and 91.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
16.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | DE 30 / Cedar Creek Road

At end of road, turn left onto DE 30 / Cedar Creek Road

Navigation decision point

4
22.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

8
79.9 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
5
91.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
91.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.22 one way

$30.44 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.67 $33.34
premium $4.93 $17.80 $35.61
diesel $5.61 $20.27 $40.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.64 $4.41
Efficient EV 23 0 $8.03 $3.67
EV Truck/SUV 36.7 0 $12.85 $5.88

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Millsboro, DE

Afternoon in Millsboro on Saturday

Local time

2:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pike Creek Valley, DE

Afternoon in Pike Creek Valley on Saturday

Local time

2:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

15 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

2h 4m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 88.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

91.8 mi in 2h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.2 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in near DE 30 / Cedar Creek Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 91.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles (DE 30 / Cedar Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 79.9 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Millsboro, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.

Baltimore

79.9 mi in | ~1h 45m | via DE 1

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 91.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pike Creek Valley, DE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles (DE 30 / Cedar Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 79.9 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — First State National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pike Creek Valley, DE before heading back.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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