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

The driving distance from Rehoboth Beach, DE to Wilmington, DE is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.31 mi
01h 43m
Flight
75.17 mi
120.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.17 mi
Kilometers
120.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.31 mi
Kilometers
150.17 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Wed, May 13, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in Rehoboth Beach
Wed, May 13, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rehoboth Beach
2026-05-13T11:04
Arrive Wilmington
Wed, May 13, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Dover
DE

City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

From Rehoboth Beach
46.6 mi
00h 51m
To Wilmington
46.7 mi
00h 51m

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
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 52: Delaware Avenue

    1263 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto North Adams Street

    740 ft · 25 sec · North Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 11th Street

    2938 ft · 2 min · West 11th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North King Street

    26 m · 3 sec · North King Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
43.7 mi · 47%
Coastal Highway
19.3 mi · 21%
Bay Road
14.5 mi · 15%
Wilmington Expressway
4.62 mi · 5%
Rehoboth Avenue
4.58 mi · 5%
Milford Bypass
2.09 mi · 2%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 51m from Rehoboth Beach
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Rehoboth Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Rehoboth Beach and 46.7 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Rehoboth Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

1 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

60 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

61 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Wilmington station

64 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rehoboth Beach and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 75.17 mi (120.97 km).

Rehoboth Beach

#1 Rehoboth Beach

City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

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

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.

Population70,376
Coordinates39.7459500, -75.5465900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Grenoble Place (-75.076891, 38.721107)
End: North King Street (-75.546511, 39.745918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $13.44
Round trip
$26.89
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.44 $26.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.13 $30.26
Premium $4.95 $16.30 $32.60
Diesel $5.98 $19.67 $39.35

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 Wilmington. The current time is 11:04:38.

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.