How far is Riverview, DE from Seaford, DE?

The driving distance from Riverview, DE to Seaford, DE is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
30.37 mi
00h 40m
Flight
27.16 mi
43.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.16 mi
Kilometers
43.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.37 mi
Kilometers
48.87 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaford
Fri, Oct 16, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in Riverview
Fri, Oct 16, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverview
2026-10-16T13:21
Arrive Seaford
Fri, Oct 16, 2:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverview
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
Farmington
DE

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

From Riverview
15.1 mi
00h 20m
To Seaford
15.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverview and Seaford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverview and Seaford.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcel Avenue

    17 m · 5 sec · Marcel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Andrews Lake Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Andrews Lake Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto South Dupont Highway

    13.1 mi · 16 min · South Dupont Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Sussex Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridgeville Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bridgeville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Front Street

    2242 ft · 49 sec · North Front Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto High Street

    675 ft · 40 sec · High Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverview and Seaford.

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dupont Highway
13.1 mi · 43%
Sussex Highway
10.6 mi · 35%
Andrews Lake Road
3.3 mi · 11%
Bridgeville Highway
2.62 mi · 9%
North Front Street
0.42 mi · 1%
High Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

South Dupont Highway

Merge slight right onto South Dupont Highway

13.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 20m from Riverview
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Riverview and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Seaford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverview to Seaford?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Riverview and 15.3 miles from Seaford.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Riverview and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Seaford.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

32 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

43 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

53 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

56 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverview and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 27.16 mi (43.71 km).

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#1 Riverview

Riverview is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0265000, -75.5107600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Seaford

#2 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Marcel Avenue (-75.51084, 39.026514)
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.77 $5.10 $10.20
Premium $5.07 $5.42 $10.84
Diesel $6.28 $6.72 $13.44

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverview and Seaford. The current time is 13:21:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.