How far is Bridgeville, DE from Bear, DE?

The driving distance from Bridgeville, DE to Bear, DE is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.89 mi
01h 15m
Flight
61.33 mi
98.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.33 mi
Kilometers
98.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.89 mi
Kilometers
110.86 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bear
Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Bridgeville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeville
2026-04-17T19:45
Arrive Bear
Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeville
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
Cheswold
DE

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

From Bridgeville
35.2 mi
00h 37m
To Bear
33.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

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 Bridgeville and Bear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeville and Bear.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1588 ft · 34 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2258 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Redden Road

    1415 ft · 30 sec · Redden Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sussex Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Sussex Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dupont Highway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow

    1589 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    2868 ft · 60 sec · Pulaski Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bear Corbitt Road

    1096 ft · 29 sec · Bear Corbitt Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Hamburg Road

    676 ft · 30 sec · Old Hamburg Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hamburg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeville and Bear.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.4 mi · 56%
South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 31%
Sussex Highway
6.06 mi · 9%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 3%
Pulaski Highway
0.54 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheswold
00h 37m from Bridgeville
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bridgeville and Chance Rain Showers near Bear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeville to Bear?

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Cheswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Bridgeville and 33.7 miles from Bear.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bridgeville and Chance Rain Showers near Bear.

Stop Ideas Near Cheswold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheswold, 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 Cheswold.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

9 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

52 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

58 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

59 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeville and Bear. Straight-line distance: 61.33 mi (98.7 km).

Bridgeville

#1 Bridgeville

Town in Delaware

Population2,440
Coordinates38.7426100, -75.6043700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Bear

#2 Bear

Census-designated place in Delaware, United States

Population19,371
Coordinates39.6292800, -75.6582600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-75.604412, 38.742712)
End: Old Hamburg Road (-75.658369, 39.629329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.93
Round trip
$19.86
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.93 $19.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.18 $22.35
Premium $4.95 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.98 $14.53 $29.06

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 Bridgeville and Bear. The current time is 19:45:00.

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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.