How far is Laurel, DE from Selbyville, DE?
The driving distance from Laurel, DE to Selbyville, DE is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 Laurel and Selbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Selbyville.
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Start on South Central Avenue
29 m · 9 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1037 ft · 23 sec · East Market Street
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Laurel Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Laurel Road
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Turn right onto Lowes Crossing Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Lowes Crossing Road
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Turn right onto Millsboro Highway
2965 ft · 1 min · Millsboro Highway
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Turn left onto Daisey Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Daisey Road
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Turn straight onto Cypress Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Cypress Road
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Continue on Gumboro Road
3014 ft · 1 min · Gumboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Street
3237 ft · 2 min · Hoosier Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
661 ft · 30 sec · 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 Laurel 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.
Laurel Road
Continue on Laurel Road
8.46 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near Selbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Selbyville?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 11.3 miles from Laurel and 11.3 miles from Selbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Laurel and Chance Rain Showers 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 Laurel and Selbyville. Straight-line distance: 20.08 mi (32.32 km).
#1 Laurel
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
| Population | 4,511 |
| Coordinates | 38.5565000, -75.5713100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
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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