Origin
Pike Creek Valley, DE
Morning in Pike Creek Valley on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Newport, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pike Creek Valley, DE
Tom Fisk
Newport, DE
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This short, 6.3-mile drive from Pike Creek Valley to Newport, Delaware, will take you about 13 minutes to complete. It's a local route with no highway driving, making it a relaxed way to travel between two points in the Northeast region. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this drive is perfect for a quick errand or a segment of a larger trip. Since it's so brief, it's ideal as a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll primarily be on Limestone Road and West Newport Pike, experiencing a turn-heavy local feel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| West Newport Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mitch Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Foxcroft Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South James Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Limestone Road
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley, DE and Newport, DE.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
334 ft
·
26 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Foxcroft Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Skyline Drive
5
Turn right onto DE 7
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Limestone Road
6
Turn straight
337 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
182 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn slight left onto DE 4
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on DE 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Newport Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on DE 4
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Market Street
11
Turn right onto South James Street
88 ft
·
9 sec
·
South James Street
12
Continue on South James Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
South James Street
13
Arrive at destination
South James Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Foxcroft Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Skyline Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
South James Street
Turn right onto South James Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 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 | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
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
Newport, DE
Morning in Newport on Sunday
Local time
6:13 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
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
13m 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?
Expect a drive with a "turn-heavy local" profile. With a 0% highway share, this route keeps you on surface streets the entire way. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along Limestone Road. As you navigate through familiar neighborhoods and local thoroughfares, you'll experience frequent turns and changes in direction. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's a more deliberate and connected experience with the local landscape.
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: 3.2 mi on Limestone Road.
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 early in the drive.
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 6.3 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Foxcroft Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Skyline Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is a super easy, 6.3-mile round trip that you can definitely knock out in a single day. It's a quick and simple cruise.
Family Friendly
With only 6.3 miles and an estimated 13 minutes driving time, this route is perfectly short for families. The 6/10 complexity means you'll be navigating a few turns, but it's manageable.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.3 miles and 13 minutes, this is a breeze for a solo driver. You'll barely have time to finish a song.
EV Driver
This 6.3-mile trip is a fantastic option for EV drivers, easily doable on a single charge with plenty of range to spare.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Limestone Road. 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 Newport, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Foxcroft Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Skyline Drive): Navigation decision point.
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 Newport, 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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