How far is Georgetown, DE from Bethany Beach, DE?
The driving distance from Georgetown, DE to Bethany Beach, DE is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Bethany Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Bethany Beach.
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Start on The Circle
576 ft · 22 sec · The Circle
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Exit the rotary onto South Bedford Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Bedford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bedford Street
37 m · 3 sec · South Bedford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Bedford Street
625 ft · 13 sec · South Bedford Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zoar Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road
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Turn right onto Wood Branch Road
2279 ft · 42 sec · Wood Branch Road
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Turn left onto Dupont Boulevard
7.6 mi · 11 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dagsboro Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Dagsboro Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Vines Creek Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Vines Creek Road
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Continue on Atlantic Avenue
3.8 mi · 8 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Continue on Garfield Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Garfield Parkway
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Turn left onto North Atlantic Avenue
106 m · 16 sec · North Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Campbell Place
143 m · 21 sec · Campbell Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Campbell Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Bethany Beach.
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 left onto Dupont Boulevard
7.62 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethany Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Bethany Beach?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Dagsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Georgetown and 12.1 miles from Bethany Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethany Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Dagsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Bethany Beach. Straight-line distance: 20.64 mi (33.22 km).
#1 Georgetown
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 7,797 |
| Coordinates | 38.6901100, -75.3854700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany Beach
Town in Delaware
| Population | 1,283 |
| Coordinates | 38.5395600, -75.0551800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany Beach (-75.05518, 38.53956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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