Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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
Rodney Village, DE
Noor Shalghen
Pike Creek Valley to Rodney Village is 51 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Delaware, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route primarily uses surface roads after an initial highway stretch, offering a straightforward drive. It’s a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it a convenient option for local travel or connecting two nearby points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 41.9 mi | 48m |
| Limestone Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Puncheon Run Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Stanton Christiana Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Skyline Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Dupont Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Webbs Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley, DE and Rodney Village, DE.
Start on this road
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
Turn right onto DE 7
Continue on DE 7
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
Continue on DE 1; DE 7
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector
Turn left onto US 13
Turn right onto Webbs Lane
Turn left onto Nathaniel Mitchell Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Pike Creek Valley, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector toward Salisbury, Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.52 one way
$17.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| premium | $5.01 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Pike Creek Valley on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Rodney Village on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
80°F
Middletown, DE
26 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive features a highway share of 0%, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 51 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 41.9 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll notice a consistent pattern of exits and intersections as you navigate through built-up areas and connect to Limestone Road and Puncheon Run Connector.
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 early in the drive.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 10 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
149 ft
Total Descent
354 ft
Highest Point
240 ft
Elevation Range
237 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pike Creek Valley, DE and Rodney Village, DE, road signs point toward Salisbury and Norfolk.
Salisbury
Norfolk
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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