Origin
Pike Creek Valley, DE
Afternoon in Pike Creek Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
92.3 mi
149 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pike Creek Valley, DE
Tom Fisk
Millsboro, DE
Matt Barnard
The drive from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Millsboro, DE covers 92.3 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, US 113, Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.4 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.30 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
46.1 miles from Pike Creek Valley, DE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 43.4 mi | 50m |
| US 113 | 27.2 mi | 39m |
| Bay Road | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Limestone Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Stanton Christiana Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Foxcroft Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley, DE and Millsboro, DE.
Start on this road
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
Turn right onto DE 7
Continue on DE 7
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
Continue on DE 1; DE 7
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Continue on DE 1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business
Take the exit
Turn left onto DE 24 Bus; DE 30
Continue on DE 24 Bus; DE 30
Arrive at destination
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.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 miles or 58m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millsboro, DE than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pike Creek Valley, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Pike Creek Valley, DE
This is one driving day of about 92.3 miles and 2h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Pike Creek Valley, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$15.30 one way
$30.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.90 | $35.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.38 | $40.76 |
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: 32.3 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 | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.91 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Pike Creek Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Millsboro on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
92.3 mi in 2h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 92.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Foxcroft Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Skyline Drive): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Millsboro, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.
Georgetown
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 92.3 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.
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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