Origin
Bear, DE
Late night in Bear on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bear, DE to Smyrna, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bear, DE
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Smyrna, DE
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Trip Overview
Bear, DE to Smyrna, DE is 26.6 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and South Dupont Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Delaware, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive with frequent turns rather than long, open stretches. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick daytime journey or an easy add-on to another local exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 23.4 mi | 27m |
| South Dupont Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Dupont Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bear Corbitt Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Hamburg Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 23.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear, DE and Smyrna, DE.
1
Start on Old Hamburg Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Hamburg Road
2
Turn right onto DE 7
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bear Corbitt Road
3
Turn right onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward DE 1 South: Dover
5
Merge onto DE 1
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6
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.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 13: Rest Area
9
Turn left onto US 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dupont Parkway
10
Continue on US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dupont Boulevard
11
Turn right onto East South Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East South Street
12
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 7 / Bear Corbitt Road
Turn right onto DE 7 / Bear Corbitt Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward DE 1 South: Dover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward DE 1 South: Dover
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m 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.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 13: Rest Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 13: Rest Area
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Smyrna, DE
Late night in Smyrna on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, earning it a 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile. With only a 5% highway share, you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like South Dupont Parkway and North Dupont Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 23.4 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more complex road segments. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation and frequent adjustments.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near DE 7 / Bear Corbitt Road.
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 26.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (DE 7 / Bear Corbitt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.1 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.4 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 Smyrna, DE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (DE 7 / Bear Corbitt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.1 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Smyrna, DE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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