Pike Creek Valley, DE to Rehoboth Beach, DE is 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and Coastal Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Delaware, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and surface road profile, this is a straightforward drive. You'll experience mostly surface roads for the entire 91.3 miles, making it accessible for most vehicles and drivers. Planning for this drive is simple, with a low fuel cost and a duration well within a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Pike Creek Valley, DE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
43.4 mi
50m
Coastal Highway
22.4 mi
32m
Bay Road
14.7 mi
19m
Limestone Road
3.3 mi
6m
Milford Bypass
2.1 mi
2m
Stanton Christiana Road
1.9 mi
2m
DE 1A
0.9 mi
2m
Rehoboth Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 43.4 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley, DE and Rehoboth Beach, 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
Continue on DE 7
348 ft·8 sec·Limestone Road
7
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
0.4 mi·34 sec·Main Street
8
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
1.9 mi·2 min·Stanton Christiana Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on DE 1; DE 7
11 mi·12 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
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.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi·32 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
3.0 mi·3 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
1.6 mi·1 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on DE 1
15 mi·19 min·Bay Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1
2.1 mi·2 min·Milford Bypass
Toward DE 1 South: Lewes, Rehoboth Beach
16
Continue on DE 1
22 mi·32 min·Coastal Highway
17
Take the exit onto DE 1A
0.9 mi·2 min·DE 1A
18
Enter roundabout onto DE 1A
77 ft·1 sec·Rehoboth Avenue
19
Continue on DE 1A
0.7 mi·1 min·Rehoboth Avenue
20
Continue on Road 15
0.1 mi·24 sec·Rehoboth Avenue
21
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·1st Street
22
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·Lake Avenue
23
Turn right onto Lakeview Street
402 ft·22 sec·Lakeview Street
24
Turn left onto Grenoble Place
289 ft·12 sec·Grenoble Place
25
Arrive at destination
Grenoble Place
Trip Plan
For this 2h 3m drive, leaving in the morning gives you plenty of time to reach Rehoboth Beach without feeling rushed. Since the total distance is only 91.3 miles and there are no designated stops, you have the flexibility to depart when convenient. The fuel cost is estimated at $15, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you depart. Keep an eye on local traffic patterns, especially as you approach Rehoboth Beach, as surface roads can be more susceptible to local congestion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.7 miles from Pike Creek Valley, DE, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rehoboth Beach, DE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pike Creek Valley, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pike Creek Valley, DE
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Pike Creek Valley, DE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 43.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
6
17.2 mi into trip|~25m 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.
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64.6 mi into trip|~1h 22m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.15 one way
$32.29 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$17.68
$35.37
premium
$5.24
$18.85
$37.70
diesel
$5.35
$19.23
$38.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.59
$4.38
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
EV Truck/SUV
36.5
0
$12.78
$5.84
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Pike Creek Valley, DE
Afternoon
in Pike Creek Valley on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
N 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Afternoon
in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
60°F
Shady Lane, DE
46 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
2h 3m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 3.1
Caution: Safety Alert: New Trail Open in Brandywine Valley Unit
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely composed of surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 43.4 miles, likely on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a consistent pace without the frequent acceleration and deceleration typical of highway travel. You'll notice the absence of dense exits and the more gradual transitions between towns and open areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.4 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 91.3 miles you will encounter 13 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.4 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Rehoboth Beach, DE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 Rehoboth Beach, DE before heading back.
