How far is Brookside, DE from Seaford, DE?

The driving distance from Brookside, DE to Seaford, DE is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
80.39 mi
01h 34m
Flight
71.15 mi
114.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.15 mi
Kilometers
114.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.39 mi
Kilometers
129.38 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Brookside
Fri, Apr 17, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookside
2026-04-17T19:37
Arrive Seaford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookside
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
Dover
DE

City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

From Brookside
40 mi
00h 47m
To Seaford
40.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Brookside and Seaford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookside and Seaford.

  1. 1

    Start on Brookside Boulevard

    27 m · 11 sec · Brookside Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marrows Road

    1436 ft · 31 sec · Marrows Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Hill Road

    2781 ft · 55 sec · East Chestnut Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Chapel Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Chapel Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunset Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wrangle Hill Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches

    1967 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Sussex Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridgeville Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bridgeville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Front Street

    2242 ft · 49 sec · North Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto High Street

    675 ft · 40 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
34.2 mi · 43%
South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 26%
Sussex Highway
10.6 mi · 13%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.55 mi · 4%
Bridgeville Highway
2.62 mi · 3%
Sunset Lake Road
2.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 47m from Brookside
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookside 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 Brookside to Seaford?

The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 40 miles from Brookside and 40.4 miles from Seaford.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

1 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

60 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

61 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Wilmington station

64 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookside and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 71.15 mi (114.5 km).

Brookside

#1 Brookside

Town in Alabama

Population2,896
Coordinates39.6670600, -75.7268800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Seaford

#2 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookside Boulevard (-75.726872, 39.667007)
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.74 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.21
5.68 gal · 21.48 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.60 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.95 $14.07 $28.14
Diesel $5.98 $16.98 $33.97

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 Brookside and Seaford. The current time is 19:37:15.

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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.