How far is Seaford, DE from Frankford, DE?
The driving distance from Seaford, DE to Frankford, DE is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaford and Frankford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaford and Frankford.
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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
7.3 mi · 10 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Daisey Street
1374 ft · 52 sec · Daisey Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
52 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
35 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaford and Frankford.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seaford and Cloudy near Frankford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaford to Frankford?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Millsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Seaford and 12.6 miles from Frankford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seaford and Cloudy near Frankford.
Stop Ideas Near Millsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaford and Frankford. Straight-line distance: 22.05 mi (35.48 km).
#1 Seaford
City in Delaware, United States
| Population | 8,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.6412300, -75.6110400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frankford
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 38.5173400, -75.2349100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankford (-75.23491, 38.51734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
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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