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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.28 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.6 mi
28.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.28 mi
Kilometers
31.03 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Millsboro
Fri, Apr 17, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millsboro
2026-04-17T21:08
Arrive Seaford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Millsboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Georgetown
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Millsboro
9.6 mi
00h 13m
To Seaford
9.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    25 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Betts Pond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Betts Pond Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Betts Pond Road

    665 ft · 21 sec · Betts Pond Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Millsboro Bypass

    1323 ft · 26 sec · North Millsboro Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Hardscrabble Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Hardscrabble Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Homestead Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Homestead Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Asketum Branch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Asketum Branch Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Hardscrabble Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Hardscrabble Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Concord Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    2677 ft · 46 sec · Sussex Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    40 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Middleford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Middleford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    997 ft · 49 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Road
6.41 mi · 33%
Hardscrabble Road
5.61 mi · 29%
Asketum Branch Road
2.74 mi · 14%
Homestead Road
1.11 mi · 6%
Middleford Road
0.88 mi · 5%
Betts Pond Road
0.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 13m from Millsboro
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgetown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.

BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

40 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

41 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

41 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Ocean City, MD

46 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millsboro and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 km).

Millsboro

#1 Millsboro

Town of the United States

Population4,665
Coordinates38.5915000, -75.2913000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Seaford

#2 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.291397, 38.591528)
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Delaware · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Millsboro and Seaford. The current time is 21:08:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.