How far is Rehoboth Beach, DE from Bear, DE?

The driving distance from Rehoboth Beach, DE to Bear, DE is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
81.26 mi
01h 30m
Flight
70.08 mi
112.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.08 mi
Kilometers
112.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.26 mi
Kilometers
130.77 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bear
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Rehoboth Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rehoboth Beach
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Bear
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rehoboth Beach
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
Kent Acres
DE

Census designated place

From Rehoboth Beach
41.4 mi
00h 45m
To Bear
39.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rehoboth Beach and Bear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rehoboth Beach and Bear.

  1. 1

    Start on Grenoble Place

    88 m · 15 sec · Grenoble Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lakeview Street

    122 m · 24 sec · Lakeview Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue

    721 ft · 20 sec · Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street

    1568 ft · 47 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rehoboth Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Rehoboth Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rehoboth Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · Rehoboth Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Rehoboth Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Rehoboth Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Coastal Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Coastal Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Milford Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Bay Road

    14.5 mi · 19 min · Bay Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow

    1589 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    2868 ft · 60 sec · Pulaski Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bear Corbitt Road

    1096 ft · 29 sec · Bear Corbitt Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Hamburg Road

    676 ft · 30 sec · Old Hamburg Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hamburg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rehoboth Beach and Bear.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 50%
Coastal Highway
19.3 mi · 24%
Bay Road
14.5 mi · 18%
Rehoboth Avenue
4.58 mi · 6%
Milford Bypass
2.09 mi · 3%
Pulaski Highway
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent Acres
00h 45m from Rehoboth Beach
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rehoboth Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Bear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rehoboth Beach to Bear?

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Kent Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Rehoboth Beach and 39.9 miles from Bear.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rehoboth Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Bear.

Stop Ideas Near Kent Acres

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

2 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

59 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Newark

63 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

64 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rehoboth Beach and Bear. Straight-line distance: 70.08 mi (112.78 km).

Rehoboth Beach

#1 Rehoboth Beach

City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population1,592
Coordinates38.7209500, -75.0760100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Bear

#2 Bear

Census-designated place in Delaware, United States

Population19,371
Coordinates39.6292800, -75.6582600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Grenoble Place (-75.076891, 38.721107)
End: Old Hamburg Road (-75.658369, 39.629329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.45
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.73 $23.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.20 $26.40
Premium $4.95 $14.22 $28.44
Diesel $5.98 $17.16 $34.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rehoboth Beach and Bear. The current time is 22:33:21.

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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.