Origin
Spring Hill, DE
Morning in Spring Hill on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Hill, DE to Smyrna, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Hill, DE
Jan van der Wolf
Smyrna, DE
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Trip Overview
Spring Hill, DE to Smyrna, DE is 27.4 miles and takes about 35m via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Bay Road, and South Dupont Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Delaware's Northeast region, offering a straightforward transit between two points. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a segment of a larger exploration of the state. You won't encounter major interstate cruising, but rather a more local driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Bay Road | 12.5 mi | 16m |
| South Dupont Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spring Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, DE and Smyrna, DE.
1
Start on Spring Hill Road
192 ft
·
8 sec
·
Spring Hill Road
2
Turn right onto DE 1
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Bay Road
3
Continue on DE 1 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
4
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 13: South Smyrna
6
Turn right onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Boulevard
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto East South Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
East South Street
9
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 1 / Bay Road
Turn right onto DE 1 / Bay Road
Navigation decision point
4
17 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 13: South Smyrna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 13: South Smyrna
3
27.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
East South Street
Turn right onto East South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Smyrna on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't be on any highways. The longest continuous stretch without a turn or stoplight is 12.6 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a consistent pace with frequent intersections and local traffic as you navigate through populated areas and smaller towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near DE 1 / Bay Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 1 / Bay Road): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
44 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
70 ft
Total Descent
52 ft
Highest Point
44 ft
~19.6 mi in
Elevation Range
34 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 1 / Bay Road): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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