Trip from Newark, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

15m

Distance

6.7 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 14m ★

6 AM

0h 15m

8 AM

0h 18m

10 AM

0h 16m

12 PM

0h 16m

3 PM

0h 17m

5 PM

0h 18m

8 PM

0h 15m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition from Newark to the Pike Creek Valley, this 6.7-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate northern Delaware. Expect the commute to take roughly 15 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, your fuel budget will be minimal, likely costing around $1 depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating this area is uncomplicated, though it does require your attention due to the high frequency of turns. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will find the terrain and general atmosphere quite familiar throughout the journey.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m 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

This is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will not encounter any highway stretches, as the route is comprised entirely of surface streets. After navigating various intersections, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 1.7 miles along the Capitol Trail. The path relies on a combination of New Linden Hill Road and Polly Drummond Hill Road to maneuver through the local landscape. Be prepared for a series of transitions that require frequent steering adjustments rather than long-distance cruising.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Newark, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newark, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Main Street	—	—
North College Avenue	—	—
East Cleveland Avenue	—	—
Capitol Trail	—	—
Polly Drummond Hill Road	—	—
New Linden Hill Road	—	—
Skyline Drive	—	—
Foxcroft Drive	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

230 ft · 19 sec · the route

2

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · East Main Street

3

Turn right onto North College Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North College Avenue

4

Turn right onto East Cleveland Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Cleveland Avenue

5

Turn left onto Capitol Trail

1.7 mi · 3 min · Capitol Trail

6

Turn left onto Polly Drummond Hill Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Polly Drummond Hill Road

7

Keep slight left to continue on Polly Drummond Hill Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Polly Drummond Hill Road

8

Turn right onto New Linden Hill Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · New Linden Hill Road

9

Turn left onto Skyline Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Skyline Drive

10

Turn left onto Foxcroft Drive

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive

11

Turn left

335 ft · 30 sec

12

Turn left

36 ft · 3 sec

13

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.11 one way

$2.22 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$1.22	$2.43
premium	$4.93	$1.30	$2.60
diesel	$5.61	$1.48	$2.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2	$0.70	$0.32
Efficient EV	1.7	$0.59	$0.27
EV Truck/SUV	2.7	$0.94	$0.43

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

Newark, DE

Morning in Newark on Thursday

Local time

11:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pike Creek Valley, DE

Morning in Pike Creek Valley on Thursday

Local time

11:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

15m 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 Newark, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE covers 6.7 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Main Street, North College Avenue, East Cleveland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Newark, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.11 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.

The drive from Newark, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newark, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Newark, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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