How far is Millsboro, DE from Seaford, DE?
The driving distance from Millsboro, DE to Seaford, DE is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millsboro and Seaford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro and Seaford.
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Start on Main Street
25 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Betts Pond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Betts Pond Road
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Continue on Betts Pond Road
665 ft · 21 sec · Betts Pond Road
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Turn left onto North Millsboro Bypass
1323 ft · 26 sec · 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 Millsboro 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.
Concord Road
Continue on Concord Road
4.14 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Millsboro 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 Millsboro to Seaford?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Millsboro and 9.6 miles from Seaford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Millsboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Seaford.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Millsboro and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 km).
#1 Millsboro
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,665 |
| Coordinates | 38.5915000, -75.2913000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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