How far is Greenwood, DE from Seaford, DE?
The driving distance from Greenwood, DE to Seaford, DE is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Seaford.
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Start on East Market Street
1788 ft · 40 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Bridgeville Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bridgeville Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
2242 ft · 49 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto High Street
675 ft · 40 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 Greenwood 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.
Sussex Highway
Turn right onto Sussex Highway
8.51 mi · 00h 12m
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 Greenwood and Sunny near Seaford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Seaford?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Bridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Greenwood and 6.4 miles from Seaford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near Seaford.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeville
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 Bridgeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.52 km).
#1 Greenwood
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 38.8070600, -75.5913200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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