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Trip from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Millsboro, 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

92.3 mi

149 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
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.

Downtown Pike Creek Valley, DE, DE

Pike Creek Valley, DE

Tom Fisk

Downtown Millsboro, DE, DE

Millsboro, DE

Matt Barnard

Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 43.4 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

37 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right

334 ft · 26 sec
3

At end of road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive
4

At end of road, turn left onto Skyline Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Skyline Drive
5

Turn right onto DE 7

3.2 mi · 5 min · Limestone Road
6

Continue on DE 7

348 ft · 8 sec · Limestone Road
7

Continue on DE 7; DE 4

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on DE 7; DE 4

1.9 mi · 2 min · Stanton Christiana Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on DE 1; DE 7

11 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10

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.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll

28 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12

Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll

3.0 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13

Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll

1.6 mi · 1 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14

Continue on DE 1

15 mi · 19 min · Bay Road
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business

27 mi · 39 min · US 113; DE 1 Business
Toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
17

Turn left onto DE 24 Bus; DE 30

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Washington Street
18

Continue on DE 24 Bus; DE 30

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
19

Arrive at destination

DE 24 Bus; DE 30

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 46.1 miles from Pike Creek Valley, DE, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pike Creek Valley, 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 Pike Creek Valley, DE

This is one driving day of about 92.3 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Pike Creek Valley, 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 43.4 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

Middletown, 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 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Foxcroft Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Skyline Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Skyline Drive

Navigation decision point

6
17.2 mi into trip | ~25m 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.
6
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | US 113; DE 1 Business

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

Toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Ge...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.30 one way

$30.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pike Creek Valley, DE

Afternoon in Pike Creek Valley on Saturday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Millsboro, DE

Afternoon in Millsboro on Saturday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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 cooler 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 3.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

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

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.4 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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.

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 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.

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

Georgetown

64.6 mi in | ~1h 22m | via US 113; DE 1 Business

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.4 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 Millsboro, 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: 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.

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 Millsboro, 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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