How far is Seaford, DE from Clayton, DE?
The driving distance from Seaford, DE to Clayton, DE is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaford and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaford and Clayton.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Middleford Road
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Turn left onto Sussex Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
555 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: South Smyrna
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Dupont Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2642 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Commerce Street
1921 ft · 38 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1817 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Clayton Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Clayton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaford and Clayton.
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
Continue on South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaford to Clayton?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Felton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Seaford and 26.1 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 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 Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Felton
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 Felton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaford and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 44.89 mi (72.24 km).
#1 Seaford
City in Delaware, United States
| Population | 8,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.6412300, -75.6110400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 3,630 |
| Coordinates | 39.2906700, -75.6343700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-75.63437, 39.29067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
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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