How far is Camden, DE from Bear, DE?
The driving distance from Camden, DE to Bear, DE is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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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.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Bear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Bear.
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Start on East Camden Wyoming Avenue
1230 ft · 44 sec · East Camden Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
555 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow
1589 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
594 ft · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Pulaski Highway
2868 ft · 60 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto Bear Corbitt Road
1096 ft · 29 sec · Bear Corbitt Road
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Turn left onto Old Hamburg Road
676 ft · 30 sec · Old Hamburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hamburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Bear.
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 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.
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 Camden and Sunny near Bear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Bear?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Camden and 20.5 miles from Bear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camden and Sunny near Bear.
Stop Ideas Near Townsend
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 Townsend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Bear. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.22 km).
#1 Camden
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 3,640 |
| Coordinates | 39.1134500, -75.5418700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bear
Census-designated place in Delaware, United States
| Population | 19,371 |
| Coordinates | 39.6292800, -75.6582600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Hamburg Road (-75.658369, 39.629329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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