How far is Delmar, DE from Seaford, DE?

The driving distance from Delmar, DE to Seaford, DE is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.52 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.89 mi
20.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.89 mi
Kilometers
20.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.52 mi
Kilometers
24.97 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaford
Sat, Apr 25, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Delmar
Sat, Apr 25, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delmar
2026-04-25T08:28
Arrive Seaford
Sat, Apr 25, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Delmar
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laurel
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA

From Delmar
7.8 mi
00h 11m
To Seaford
7.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Delmar Weather
DE
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Saturday
Using Laurel as the closest live forecast in the Sussex County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    54 m · 10 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Grove Street

    721 ft · 37 sec · East Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bi State Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Snake Road

    3256 ft · 2 min · West Snake Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sussex Highway

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Sussex Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    40 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Middleford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Middleford Road

  8. 8

    Continue on High Street

    997 ft · 49 sec · High Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delmar 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sussex Highway
11.4 mi · 73%
Bi State Boulevard
2.22 mi · 14%
Middleford Road
0.88 mi · 6%
West Snake Road
0.62 mi · 4%
High Street
0.19 mi · 1%
East Grove Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sussex Highway

Turn left onto Sussex Highway

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
00h 11m from Delmar
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Delmar and Chance Light Rain near Seaford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delmar to Seaford?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Delmar and 7.8 miles from Seaford.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Delmar and Chance Light Rain near Seaford.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

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

BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

21 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

22 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

41 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delmar and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 12.89 mi (20.75 km).

Delmar

#1 Delmar

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population1,879
Coordinates38.4565100, -75.5771500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Seaford

#2 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-75.576778, 38.456491)
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Delmar and Seaford. The current time is 08:28:59.

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.