How far is Rodney Village, DE from Seaford, DE?
The driving distance from Rodney Village, DE to Seaford, DE is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rodney Village and Seaford.
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Start on Nathaniel Mitchell Road
148 m · 27 sec · Nathaniel Mitchell Road
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Turn left onto Gunning Bedford Drive
159 m · 25 sec · Gunning Bedford Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Governors Avenue
1364 ft · 27 sec · South Governors Avenue
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Highway
20.5 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway
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Continue on Sussex Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Bridgeville Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bridgeville Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
2242 ft · 49 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto High Street
675 ft · 40 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 Rodney Village and Seaford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Dupont Highway
Merge slight left onto South Dupont Highway
20.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rodney Village to Seaford?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Rodney Village and 17.7 miles from Seaford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rodney Village and Chance Rain Showers near Seaford.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rodney Village and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55 km).
#1 Rodney Village
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.1320600, -75.5324200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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