How far is Middletown, DE from Bear, DE?
The driving distance from Middletown, DE to Bear, DE is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Bear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Bear.
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Start on East Main Street
30 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Summit Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Summit Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Connector Road
550 ft · 8 sec · Connector Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 Toll North
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Responders Memorial Highway
6 mi · 7 min · First Responders Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow
1589 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
594 ft · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Pulaski Highway
2868 ft · 60 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto Bear Corbitt Road
1096 ft · 29 sec · Bear Corbitt Road
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Turn left onto Old Hamburg Road
676 ft · 30 sec · Old Hamburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hamburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Bear.
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.
First Responders Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Responders Memorial Highway
5.96 mi · 00h 07m
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 then Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Bear?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Delaware City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Middletown and 7.3 miles from Bear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bear.
Stop Ideas Near Delaware City
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delaware City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Bear. Straight-line distance: 12.79 mi (20.59 km).
#1 Middletown
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 23,765 |
| Coordinates | 39.4495600, -75.7163200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bear
Census-designated place in Delaware, United States
| Population | 19,371 |
| Coordinates | 39.6292800, -75.6582600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Hamburg Road (-75.658369, 39.629329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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