How far is Bethany Beach, DE from Seaford, DE?

The driving distance from Bethany Beach, DE to Seaford, DE is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.09 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.83 mi
49.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.09 mi
Kilometers
54.86 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaford
Fri, Apr 17, 8:29 PM EDT
Return by in Bethany Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethany Beach
2026-04-17T19:38
Arrive Seaford
Fri, Apr 17, 8:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethany Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Millsboro
DE

Town of the United States

From Bethany Beach
17.1 mi
00h 25m
To Seaford
17 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany Beach and Seaford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethany Beach and Seaford.

  1. 1

    Start on Campbell Place

    16 m · 10 sec · Campbell Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Atlantic Avenue

    113 m · 17 sec · North Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Garfield Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Garfield Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Atlantic Avenue

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Atlantic Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vines Creek Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Vines Creek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dagsboro Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dagsboro Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Dupont Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right

    678 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Betts Pond Road

    654 ft · 21 sec · Betts Pond Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Millsboro Bypass

    1333 ft · 27 sec · North Millsboro Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Hardscrabble Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Hardscrabble Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Homestead Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Homestead Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Asketum Branch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Asketum Branch Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Hardscrabble Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Hardscrabble Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Concord Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Concord Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    2677 ft · 46 sec · Sussex Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    40 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Middleford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Middleford Road

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    997 ft · 49 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany Beach and Seaford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Road
6.41 mi · 19%
Hardscrabble Road
5.61 mi · 16%
Vines Creek Road
5.54 mi · 16%
Atlantic Avenue
3.79 mi · 11%
Dupont Boulevard
2.95 mi · 9%
Asketum Branch Road
2.74 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Vines Creek Road

Continue on Vines Creek Road

5.54 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millsboro
00h 25m from Bethany Beach
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethany Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Seaford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethany Beach to Seaford?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Millsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Bethany Beach and 17 miles from Seaford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bethany Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Seaford.

Stop Ideas Near Millsboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millsboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millsboro.

BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

26 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
BUS

Ocean City, MD

33 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

37 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

37 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethany Beach and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.62 km).

Bethany Beach

#1 Bethany Beach

Town in Delaware

Population1,283
Coordinates38.5395600, -75.0551800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Seaford

#2 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.055172, 38.539498)
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethany Beach and Seaford. The current time is 19:38:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.