How far is Georgetown, DE from Bear, DE?
The driving distance from Georgetown, DE to Bear, DE is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Bear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Bear.
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Start on The Circle
71 m · 9 sec · The Circle
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Exit the rotary onto North Bedford Street
1 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street
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Take the exit straight
55 m · 4 sec
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Continue on North Bedford Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street
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Merge slight left onto Dupont Boulevard
6.7 mi · 9 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on DuPont Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
22.5 mi · 31 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow
1589 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
594 ft · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Pulaski Highway
2868 ft · 60 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto Bear Corbitt Road
1096 ft · 29 sec · Bear Corbitt Road
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Turn left onto Old Hamburg Road
676 ft · 30 sec · Old Hamburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hamburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Bear.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and 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 Georgetown to Bear?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Georgetown and 35.9 miles from Bear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers near Bear.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Easton Airport, Maryland
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Bear. Straight-line distance: 66.52 mi (107.05 km).
#1 Georgetown
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 7,797 |
| Coordinates | 38.6901100, -75.3854700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bear
Census-designated place in Delaware, United States
| Population | 19,371 |
| Coordinates | 39.6292800, -75.6582600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Hamburg Road (-75.658369, 39.629329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
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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