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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
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.
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Start on North 1st Street
54 m · 10 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Grove Street
721 ft · 37 sec · East Grove Street
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Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bi State Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Snake Road
3256 ft · 2 min · West Snake Road
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Turn left onto Sussex Highway
11.3 mi · 16 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit left
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Middleford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Middleford Road
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Continue on High Street
997 ft · 49 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delmar and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 12.89 mi (20.75 km).
#1 Delmar
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.4565100, -75.5771500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seaford
City in Delaware, United States
| Population | 8,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.6412300, -75.6110400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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