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

The driving distance from Rehoboth Beach, DE to Georgetown, DE is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
18.9 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.82 mi
27.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.82 mi
Kilometers
27.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.9 mi
Kilometers
30.42 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Wed, May 13, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Rehoboth Beach
Wed, May 13, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rehoboth Beach
2026-05-13T11:03
Arrive Georgetown
Wed, May 13, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rehoboth Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lewes
DE

City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America

From Rehoboth Beach
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Georgetown
9.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Coastal Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Savannah Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Savannah Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewes Georgetown Highway

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Lewes Georgetown Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward The Circle

    607 ft · 21 sec · The Circle

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewes Georgetown Highway
11.1 mi · 59%
Rehoboth Avenue
4.58 mi · 24%
Coastal Highway
1.44 mi · 8%
East Market Street
1.17 mi · 6%
1st Street
0.3 mi · 2%
Lake Avenue
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lewes Georgetown Highway

Continue on Lewes Georgetown Highway

11.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewes
00h 16m from Rehoboth Beach
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Rehoboth Beach and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Lewes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Rehoboth Beach and 9.4 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Rehoboth Beach and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Lewes

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

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

BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

44 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
BUS

Ocean City, MD

49 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway
BUS

Dover, Delaware

53 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

61 mi away
350 Cypress St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rehoboth Beach and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 16.82 mi (27.07 km).

Rehoboth Beach

#1 Rehoboth Beach

City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

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

#2 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population7,797
Coordinates38.6901100, -75.3854700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Grenoble Place (-75.076891, 38.721107)
End: US 9 (-75.38551, 38.690103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
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
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rehoboth Beach and Georgetown. The current time is 11:03:28.

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.