How far is Seaford, DE from Camden, DE?

The driving distance from Seaford, DE to Camden, DE is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
33.85 mi
00h 43m
Flight
32.84 mi
52.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.84 mi
Kilometers
52.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.48 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Apr 17, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Seaford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaford
2026-04-17T22:40
Arrive Camden
Fri, Apr 17, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seaford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Farmington
DE

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

From Seaford
17 mi
00h 21m
To Camden
16.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Pine Street

    15 m · 8 sec · South Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    997 ft · 40 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middleford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Middleford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sussex Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Sussex Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dupont Highway

    19.5 mi · 23 min · South Dupont Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Camden Wyoming Avenue

    1307 ft · 43 sec · East Camden Wyoming Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Camden Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dupont Highway
19.5 mi · 58%
Sussex Highway
13 mi · 38%
Middleford Road
0.9 mi · 3%
East Camden Wyoming Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
High Street
0.19 mi · 1%
South Pine Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Dupont Highway

Continue on South Dupont Highway

19.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 21m from Seaford
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 17 miles from Seaford and 16.9 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Seaford and Camden. Straight-line distance: 32.84 mi (52.85 km).

Seaford

#1 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Camden

#2 Camden

Town in Delaware, United States

Population3,640
Coordinates39.1134500, -75.5418700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Seaford (-75.61104, 38.64123)
End: Camden (-75.54187, 39.11345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.72
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.86 $9.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.47 $10.95
Premium $4.95 $5.90 $11.79
Diesel $5.98 $7.12 $14.23

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaford and Camden. The current time is 22:40:06.

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.