Origin
Smyrna, DE
Late night in Smyrna on Saturday
Local time
2:57 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 Bay Road, Coastal Highway, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Bay Road. 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.
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.
Bay Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 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 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
6
29 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
DE 1 / Milford Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 / Milford Bypass toward DE 1 South: Lewes, Rehoboth Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 1 South: Lewes, Rehoboth Beach
5
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Woodduck Road
Turn left onto Woodduck Road
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 Smyrna, DE to Long Neck, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth Beach along the way.
Rehoboth Beach
29 mi in
|
~37m
|
via DE 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Road | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Coastal Highway | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Cool Spring Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Indian Mission Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Hudson Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Milford Bypass | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Long Neck Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Bay Road
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, DE and Long Neck, DE.
1
Start on East South Street
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Merge onto US 13
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Boulevard
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
6
Merge onto DE 1 Toll
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on DE 1
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Bay Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Milford Bypass
Toward DE 1 South: Lewes, Rehoboth Beach
11
Continue on DE 1
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
·
37 sec
·
Log Cabin Hill Road
14
Turn right onto Cool Spring Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Cool Spring Road
15
Turn left onto DE 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbeson Road
16
Continue on DE 5
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Indian Mission Road
17
Continue on DE 23
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
189 ft
·
13 sec
·
Half-Shelf Pond Road
20
Turn left onto Woodduck Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Woodduck Road
21
Arrive at destination
Blue Jay Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Smyrna, DE · 39m 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
2:57 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 Bay Road, Coastal Highway, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Smyrna, DE to Long Neck, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth Beach along the way.
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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