How far is Felton, DE from Bear, DE?

The driving distance from Felton, DE to Bear, DE is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
50.38 mi
00h 55m
Flight
43.11 mi
69.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.11 mi
Kilometers
69.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.38 mi
Kilometers
81.08 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bear
Thu, May 7, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Felton
Thu, May 7, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Felton
2026-05-07T09:22
Arrive Bear
Thu, May 7, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Felton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Smyrna
DE

Town in Delaware

From Felton
25.9 mi
00h 27m
To Bear
24.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Felton and Bear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Felton and Bear.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2598 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · South Dupont Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow

    1589 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    2868 ft · 60 sec · Pulaski Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bear Corbitt Road

    1096 ft · 29 sec · Bear Corbitt Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Hamburg Road

    676 ft · 30 sec · Old Hamburg Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hamburg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Felton and Bear.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.4 mi · 76%
South Dupont Highway
9.18 mi · 18%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 5%
Pulaski Highway
0.54 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
US 40
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
00h 27m from Felton
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Felton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Felton to Bear?

The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Felton and 24.4 miles from Bear.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Felton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bear.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

18 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

43 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

49 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

53 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Felton and Bear. Straight-line distance: 43.11 mi (69.38 km).

Felton

#1 Felton

Town of the United States

Population1,432
Coordinates39.0084500, -75.5779800
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Bear

#2 Bear

Census-designated place in Delaware, United States

Population19,371
Coordinates39.6292800, -75.6582600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.577903, 39.008434)
End: Old Hamburg Road (-75.658369, 39.629329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.95 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $5.98 $10.64 $21.29

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Felton and Bear. The current time is 09:22:57.

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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.