How far is Ocean View, DE from Seaford, DE?

The driving distance from Ocean View, DE to Seaford, DE is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.19 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.96 mi
46.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.96 mi
Kilometers
46.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.19 mi
Kilometers
51.8 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Ocean View
Fri, Apr 17, 10:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean View
2026-04-17T21:08
Arrive Seaford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean View
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Millsboro
DE

Town of the United States

From Ocean View
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To Seaford
16 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Ocean View and Seaford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean View and Seaford.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Avenue

    122 m · 23 sec · Church Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    151 m · 19 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Atlantic Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Vines Creek Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Vines Creek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dagsboro Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dagsboro Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Dupont Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right

    678 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Betts Pond Road

    665 ft · 21 sec · Betts Pond Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Millsboro Bypass

    1323 ft · 26 sec · North Millsboro Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Hardscrabble Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Hardscrabble Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Homestead Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Homestead Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Asketum Branch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Asketum Branch Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Hardscrabble Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Hardscrabble Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Concord Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    2677 ft · 46 sec · Sussex Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    40 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Middleford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Middleford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on High Street

    997 ft · 49 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean View 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Road
6.41 mi · 20%
Hardscrabble Road
5.61 mi · 17%
Vines Creek Road
5.54 mi · 17%
Atlantic Avenue
3.22 mi · 10%
Dupont Boulevard
2.95 mi · 9%
Asketum Branch Road
2.74 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Vines Creek Road

Continue on Vines Creek Road

5.54 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millsboro
00h 23m from Ocean View
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ocean View 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 Ocean View to Seaford?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 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 16.2 miles from Ocean View and 16 miles from Seaford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ocean View 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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millsboro, 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 Millsboro.

BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

26 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
BUS

Ocean City, MD

33 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

37 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

37 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean View and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 28.96 mi (46.61 km).

Ocean View

#1 Ocean View

City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population2,245
Coordinates38.5451100, -75.0890700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Seaford

#2 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Avenue (-75.089001, 38.545333)
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 Ocean View 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.