How far is Long Neck, DE from Seaford, DE?
The driving distance from Long Neck, DE to Seaford, DE is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Town of the United States
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 Long Neck and Seaford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Neck and Seaford.
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Start on Blue Jay Lane
97 m · 14 sec · Blue Jay Lane
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Continue on Woodduck Road
690 ft · 33 sec · Woodduck Road
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Turn right onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
58 m · 9 sec · Half-Shelf Pond Road
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Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Pot Nets Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Neck Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Long Neck Road
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Turn left onto School Lane
3226 ft · 1 min · School Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bay Farm Road
2116 ft · 52 sec · Bay Farm Road
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Turn left onto John J Williams Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · John J Williams Highway
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Continue on North Millsboro Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Millsboro Bypass
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Continue on Hardscrabble Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hardscrabble Road
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Turn right onto Homestead Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Homestead Road
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Continue on Asketum Branch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Asketum Branch Road
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Turn straight onto Hardscrabble Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hardscrabble Road
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Continue on Concord Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Road
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Continue on Concord Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
2677 ft · 46 sec · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit left
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Middleford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Middleford Road
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Continue on High Street
997 ft · 49 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 Long Neck 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.
John J Williams Highway
Turn left onto John J Williams Highway
5.58 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Neck and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Seaford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Neck to Seaford?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Millsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Long Neck and 14.9 miles from Seaford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Long Neck and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Seaford.
Stop Ideas Near Millsboro
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 Long Neck and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 24.89 mi (40.05 km).
#1 Long Neck
Census designated place
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 38.6201100, -75.1507400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
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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