How far is Georgetown, DE from Selbyville, DE?
The driving distance from Georgetown, DE to Selbyville, DE is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Selbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Selbyville.
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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
14.2 mi · 20 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Turn left onto McCabe Road
2112 ft · 38 sec · McCabe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pepper Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pepper Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
56 m · 11 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Alley
26 m · 6 sec · Hudson Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Selbyville.
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
14.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Selbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Selbyville?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Millsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Georgetown and 9.6 miles from Selbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Selbyville.
Stop Ideas Near Millsboro
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Selbyville. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.28 km).
#1 Georgetown
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 7,797 |
| Coordinates | 38.6901100, -75.3854700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Selbyville
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 2,617 |
| Coordinates | 38.4603900, -75.2207400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selbyville (-75.22074, 38.46039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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