Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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
Delaware City, DE
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The drive from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Delaware City, DE covers 18.1 miles and takes about 29m 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 13, Limestone Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 18.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
40 ft
Total Descent
273 ft
Highest Point
240 ft
Elevation Range
234 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 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 18.1 miles you will encounter 6 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Take the exit onto US 13 toward US 13 South, DE 72: Delaware City, Saint Georges
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13 toward NJ 72 South, US 13 South: DMV
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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 Delaware City, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Georges along the way.
Saint Georges
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| US 13 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Limestone Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Stanton Christiana Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley, DE and Delaware City, 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
Take the exit onto US 13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13
Continue on DE 9
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Night in Pike Creek Valley on Friday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Delaware City on Friday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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