How far is Seaford, DE from Bethany Beach, DE?
The driving distance from Seaford, DE to Bethany Beach, DE is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaford and Bethany Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaford and Bethany Beach.
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Start on South Pine Street
15 m · 8 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto High Street
997 ft · 40 sec · High Street
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Continue on Middleford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Middleford Road
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Turn straight
82 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sussex Highway
2617 ft · 49 sec · Sussex Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Concord Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Concord Road
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Continue on Hardscrabble Road
9.5 mi · 14 min · Hardscrabble Road
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Turn left onto Sheep Pen Road
781 ft · 13 sec · Sheep Pen Road
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Take the ramp right toward Dupont Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dagsboro Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Dagsboro Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Vines Creek Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Vines Creek Road
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Continue on Atlantic Avenue
3.8 mi · 8 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Continue on Garfield Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Garfield Parkway
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Turn left onto North Atlantic Avenue
106 m · 16 sec · North Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Campbell Place
143 m · 21 sec · Campbell Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Campbell Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaford and Bethany Beach.
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.
Hardscrabble Road
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
9.46 mi · 00h 14m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Seaford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethany Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaford to Bethany Beach?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Millsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Seaford and 17.1 miles from Bethany Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Seaford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethany Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Millsboro
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaford and Bethany Beach. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.62 km).
#1 Seaford
City in Delaware, United States
| Population | 8,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.6412300, -75.6110400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany Beach
Town in Delaware
| Population | 1,283 |
| Coordinates | 38.5395600, -75.0551800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany Beach (-75.05518, 38.53956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
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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