How far is Bear, DE from Seaford, DE?
The driving distance from Bear, DE to Seaford, DE is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bear and Seaford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear and Seaford.
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Start on Old Hamburg Road
676 ft · 30 sec · Old Hamburg Road
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Turn right onto Bear Corbitt Road
971 ft · 26 sec · Bear Corbitt Road
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Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
1160 ft · 22 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover
1554 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway
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Continue on Sussex Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Bridgeville Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bridgeville Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
2242 ft · 49 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto High Street
675 ft · 40 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear and Seaford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bear and Sunny near Seaford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bear to Seaford?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Bear and 38.6 miles from Seaford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.07 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bear and Sunny near Seaford.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Easton Airport, Maryland
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bear and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 68.31 mi (109.94 km).
#1 Bear
Census-designated place in Delaware, United States
| Population | 19,371 |
| Coordinates | 39.6292800, -75.6582600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seaford
City in Delaware, United States
| Population | 8,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.6412300, -75.6110400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.46 | $24.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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