How far is Rehoboth Beach, DE from Smyrna, DE?
The driving distance from Rehoboth Beach, DE to Smyrna, DE is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rehoboth Beach and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rehoboth Beach and Smyrna.
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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
19.3 mi · 27 min · Coastal Highway
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Continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Bay Road
14.5 mi · 19 min · Bay Road
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: South Smyrna
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Dupont Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2058 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
14 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rehoboth Beach and Smyrna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coastal Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Coastal Highway
19.3 mi · 00h 27m
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 Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rehoboth Beach to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Rehoboth Beach and 27.9 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Rehoboth Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rehoboth Beach and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 49.04 mi (78.93 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 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-75.604736, 39.299884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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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