Origin
Smyrna, DE
Night in Smyrna on Thursday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, DE to Claymont, DE
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, DE
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Claymont, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, DE to Claymont, DE covers 44.5 miles and takes about 56m 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, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Printz Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 44.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 24.1 miles in near DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 44.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.1 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles (I 95 / Wilmington Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 165B
Toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 95 / Wilmington Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Wilmington Expressway toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
8
39.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 4
Toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Ind...
9
39.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Ind...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Smyrna, DE and Claymont, DE, road signs point toward Baltimore, Philadelphia and Edgemoor Industrial Park.
Baltimore
24.1 mi in
|
~29m
|
via DE 1
Philadelphia
29.3 mi in
|
~36m
Edgemoor Industrial Park
39.7 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 26 mi | 30m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 6 mi | 6m |
| Governor Printz Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Delaware Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Dupont Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Wilmington Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Dupont Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Dupont Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 26 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, DE and Claymont, DE.
1
Start on East South Street
44 ft
·
5 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto DE 6
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Commerce Street
4
Turn left onto US 13
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dupont Boulevard
5
Continue on US 13
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Dupont Parkway
6
Continue on US 13
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Dupont Highway
7
Continue on US 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Parkway
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
9
Merge onto DE 1 Toll
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 165B
Toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 95
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
Toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 4
Toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Lighthouse Road
252 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lighthouse Road
19
Turn right onto DE 3
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Edgemoor Road
20
Turn right onto US 13
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Governor Printz Boulevard
21
Arrive at destination
US 13
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Smyrna, DE · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Smyrna, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Claymont, DE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Claymont, DE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.38 one way
$14.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.63 | $17.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Delaware Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Claymont, DE
Night in Claymont on Thursday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
14 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
56m 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 Smyrna, DE to Claymont, DE covers 44.5 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Printz Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Smyrna, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.38 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 44.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.1 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles (I 95 / Wilmington Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Smyrna, DE and Claymont, DE, road signs point toward Baltimore, Philadelphia and Edgemoor Industrial Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.
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