How far is Middletown, DE from Rehoboth Beach, DE?
The driving distance from Middletown, DE to Rehoboth Beach, DE is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 01h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Rehoboth Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Rehoboth Beach.
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Start on East Main Street
30 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Summit Bridge Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Summit Bridge Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Summit Bridge Road
744 ft · 20 sec · Summit Bridge Road
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Parkway
4.5 mi · 6 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Turn left onto DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
1855 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Coastal Highway
22.4 mi · 33 min · Coastal Highway
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Take the exit slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rehoboth Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Rehoboth Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Rehoboth Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Rehoboth Avenue
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Continue on Rehoboth Avenue
588 ft · 25 sec · Rehoboth Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1568 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Lake Avenue
721 ft · 23 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Lakeview Street
122 m · 23 sec · Lakeview Street
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Turn left onto Grenoble Place
88 m · 13 sec · Grenoble Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grenoble Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Rehoboth Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coastal Highway
Continue on Coastal Highway
22.4 mi · 00h 33m
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 Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Rehoboth Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Rehoboth Beach?
The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Frederica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Middletown and 34.1 miles from Rehoboth Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Rehoboth Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Frederica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Rehoboth Beach. Straight-line distance: 60.94 mi (98.07 km).
#1 Middletown
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 23,765 |
| Coordinates | 39.4495600, -75.7163200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rehoboth Beach
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,592 |
| Coordinates | 38.7209500, -75.0760100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rehoboth Beach (-75.07601, 38.72095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.41 | $28.82 |
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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