How far is Bear, DE from Wilmington, DE?
The driving distance from Bear, DE to Wilmington, DE is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bear and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear and Wilmington.
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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
2362 ft · 44 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 North: Christiana, Wilmington
2346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 52: Delaware Avenue
1263 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Adams Street
740 ft · 25 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
2938 ft · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North King Street
26 m · 3 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear and Wilmington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Wilmington Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
3.23 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bear and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bear to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Bear and 6.4 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bear and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
Wilmington station
Newark
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bear and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 10.01 mi (16.11 km).
#1 Bear
Census-designated place in Delaware, United States
| Population | 19,371 |
| Coordinates | 39.6292800, -75.6582600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.
| Population | 70,376 |
| Coordinates | 39.7459500, -75.5465900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: North King Street (-75.546511, 39.745918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
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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