How far is Rehoboth Beach, DE from Seaford, DE?
The driving distance from Rehoboth Beach, DE to Seaford, DE is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rehoboth Beach and Seaford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rehoboth Beach and Seaford.
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Start on Grenoble Place
88 m · 15 sec · Grenoble Place
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Turn right onto Lakeview Street
122 m · 24 sec · Lakeview Street
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
721 ft · 20 sec · Lake Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1568 ft · 47 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Rehoboth Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Rehoboth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rehoboth Avenue
32 m · 3 sec · Rehoboth Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Rehoboth Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Rehoboth Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Coastal Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn left onto Savannah Road
46 m · 4 sec · Savannah Road
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Continue on Lewes Georgetown Highway
11.1 mi · 17 min · Lewes Georgetown Highway
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Continue on East Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward The Circle
51 m · 7 sec · North Bedford Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Bedford Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street
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Continue on Bridgeville Road
1915 ft · 56 sec · Bridgeville Road
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Continue on Seashore Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Seashore Highway
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Turn left onto Cokesbury Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cokesbury Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Cokesbury Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cokesbury Road
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Continue on Old Furnace Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Old Furnace Road
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Turn left onto Middleford Road
2.8 mi · 5 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 Rehoboth Beach 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Rehoboth Beach and Mostly Sunny then 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 Rehoboth Beach to Seaford?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Rehoboth Beach and 16.4 miles from Seaford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 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 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 Rehoboth Beach and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 29.38 mi (47.28 km).
#1 Rehoboth Beach
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,592 |
| Coordinates | 38.7209500, -75.0760100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
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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