How far is Edgemoor, DE from Seaford, DE?

The driving distance from Edgemoor, DE to Seaford, DE is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
89.65 mi
01h 40m
Flight
76.84 mi
123.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.84 mi
Kilometers
123.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.65 mi
Kilometers
144.28 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaford
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Edgemoor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgemoor
2026-04-22T20:30
Arrive Seaford
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgemoor
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
Bethel
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA

From Edgemoor
44.9 mi
00h 50m
To Seaford
44.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ellerslie Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Ellerslie Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    2285 ft · 3 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hay Road

    1264 ft · 49 sec · Hay Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Edgemoor Road

    691 ft · 17 sec · Edgemoor Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches

    2960 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Sussex Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Bridgeville Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bridgeville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Front Street

    2242 ft · 49 sec · North Front Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto High Street

    675 ft · 40 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgemoor 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.2 mi · 46%
South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 24%
Sussex Highway
10.6 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.39 mi · 6%
Bridgeville Highway
2.62 mi · 3%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 2%
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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 50m from Edgemoor
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgemoor and 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 Edgemoor to Seaford?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Edgemoor and 44.7 miles from Seaford.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edgemoor and Chance Rain Showers near Seaford.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

11 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

51 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

56 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 Edgemoor and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 76.84 mi (123.67 km).

Edgemoor

#1 Edgemoor

Census designated place

Population5,677
Coordinates39.7501100, -75.4996400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Seaford

#2 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellerslie Road (-75.500481, 39.749533)
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.82
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.91 $25.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.53 $29.07
Premium $4.95 $15.65 $31.31
Diesel $5.98 $18.90 $37.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgemoor and Seaford. The current time is 20:30:40.

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.