Origin
Smyrna, DE
Late night in Smyrna on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, DE to Long Neck, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Long Neck, DE
Dominik Rheinheimer
Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, DE to Long Neck, DE covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, South Dupont Boulevard, DE 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 59.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 59.9 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.
South 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 Smyrna, DE to Long Neck, DE is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Smyrna, DE to Long Neck, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| South Dupont Boulevard | — | — |
| DE 1 | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Bay Road | — | — |
| Milford Bypass | — | — |
| Coastal Highway | — | — |
| Hudson Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, DE and Long Neck, DE.
1
Start on East South Street
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Merge slight left onto South Dupont Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Boulevard
4
Take the exit left toward DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
5
Keep slight right to continue on DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
6
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Bay Road
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Bay Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Milford Bypass
11
Continue on Coastal Highway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Coastal Highway
12
Turn right onto Hudson Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hudson Road
13
Turn left onto Log Cabin Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Log Cabin Hill Road
14
Turn right onto Cool Spring Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Cool Spring Road
15
Turn left onto Harbeson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbeson Road
16
Continue on Indian Mission Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Indian Mission Road
17
Continue on Long Neck Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Neck Road
18
Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pot Nets Road
19
Turn left onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
190 ft
·
14 sec
·
Half-Shelf Pond Road
20
Turn left onto Woodduck Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Woodduck Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Smyrna, DE · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Smyrna, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Neck, DE
The final approach into Long Neck, DE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Long Neck, DE
Late night in Long Neck on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Milford, DE
30 mi in
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
1 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
1h 25m 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 Long Neck, DE covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, South Dupont Boulevard, DE 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 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 $9.93 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 Smyrna, DE to Long Neck, DE is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Smyrna, DE to Long Neck, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Smyrna, DE to Long Neck, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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