Origin
Newark, DE
Afternoon in Newark on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newark, DE
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Pike Creek Valley, DE
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Newark to the Pike Creek Valley, this 6.7-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate northern Delaware. Expect the commute to take roughly 15 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, your fuel budget will be minimal, likely costing around $1 depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating this area is uncomplicated, though it does require your attention due to the high frequency of turns. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will find the terrain and general atmosphere quite familiar throughout the journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Trail | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| New Linden Hill Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Polly Drummond Hill Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Cleveland Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Foxcroft Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North College Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capitol Trail
— 1.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, DE and Pike Creek Valley, DE.
1
Start on this road
229 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto DE 273
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North College Avenue
4
Turn right onto East Cleveland Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Cleveland Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto DE 2; DE 72
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Capitol Trail
6
Turn left onto Polly Drummond Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Polly Drummond Hill Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Polly Drummond Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Polly Drummond Hill Road
8
Turn right onto New Linden Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
New Linden Hill Road
9
Turn left onto Skyline Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Skyline Drive
10
Turn left onto Foxcroft Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Foxcroft Drive
11
Turn left
334 ft
·
29 sec
12
Turn left
37 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 273 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto DE 273 / East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn right onto North College Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Cleveland Avenue
Turn right onto East Cleveland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Pike Creek Valley, DE
Afternoon in Pike Creek Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
15m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will not encounter any highway stretches, as the route is comprised entirely of surface streets. After navigating various intersections, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 1.7 miles along the Capitol Trail. The path relies on a combination of New Linden Hill Road and Polly Drummond Hill Road to maneuver through the local landscape. Be prepared for a series of transitions that require frequent steering adjustments rather than long-distance cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.7 mi on Capitol Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 early in the drive near DE 273 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 6.7 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: near the start (DE 273 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (North College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East Cleveland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Newark, DE
Full guide →Newark is in Delaware.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.7 miles on Capitol Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (DE 273 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (North College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East Cleveland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pike Creek Valley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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