How far is Seaford, DE from Claymont, DE?

The driving distance from Seaford, DE to Claymont, DE is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
94.54 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.52 mi
129.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.52 mi
Kilometers
129.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.54 mi
Kilometers
152.14 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claymont
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Seaford
Sat, Apr 18, 2:35 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 Claymont
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seaford
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
Bethel
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA

From Seaford
47.3 mi
00h 58m
To Claymont
47.2 mi
00h 58m

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
81°F
Friday

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 Claymont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard

    683 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard

    593 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Lighthouse Road

    77 m · 8 sec · Lighthouse Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Edgemoor Road

    1126 ft · 27 sec · Edgemoor Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Governor Printz Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Governor Printz Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Governor Printz Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.7 mi · 44%
South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 22%
Sussex Highway
13 mi · 14%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6.05 mi · 6%
Governor Printz Boulevard
4.34 mi · 5%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 3%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 58m from Seaford
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Seaford and 47.2 miles from Claymont.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

11 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

51 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

56 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

59 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaford and Claymont. Straight-line distance: 80.52 mi (129.58 km).

Seaford

#1 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

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

#2 Claymont

Census-designated place in Delaware

Population8,253
Coordinates39.8006700, -75.4596400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Seaford (-75.61104, 38.64123)
End: Claymont (-75.45964, 39.80067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.29
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.65 $27.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.36 $30.72
Premium $4.95 $16.55 $33.09
Diesel $5.98 $19.97 $39.95

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 Claymont. The current time is 22:40:44.

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.