How far is Frankford, DE from Seaford, DE?
The driving distance from Frankford, DE to Seaford, DE is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankford and Seaford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankford and Seaford.
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Start on Main Street
88 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Daisey Street
1148 ft · 39 sec · Daisey Street
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Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
7 mi · 10 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Turn right
678 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Betts Pond Road
654 ft · 21 sec · Betts Pond Road
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Turn left onto North Millsboro Bypass
1333 ft · 27 sec · North Millsboro Bypass
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Continue on Hardscrabble Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hardscrabble Road
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Turn right onto Homestead Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Homestead Road
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Continue on Asketum Branch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Asketum Branch Road
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Turn straight onto Hardscrabble Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hardscrabble Road
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Continue on Concord Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Road
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Continue on Concord Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
2677 ft · 46 sec · 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 Frankford 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.
Dupont Boulevard
Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
6.95 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Cloudy leaving Frankford and Mostly Sunny near Seaford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frankford to Seaford?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Frankford and 12.5 miles from Seaford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Frankford and Mostly Sunny near Seaford.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankford and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 22.05 mi (35.48 km).
#1 Frankford
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 38.5173400, -75.2349100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
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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