How far is Seaford, DE from Highland Acres, DE?
The driving distance from Seaford, DE to Highland Acres, DE is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaford and Highland Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaford and Highland Acres.
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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
19.5 mi · 23 min · South Dupont Highway
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Turn right onto Lebanon Road
559 ft · 12 sec · Lebanon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lebanon Road
128 m · 8 sec · Lebanon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lebanon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn left onto North Old Mill Road
1488 ft · 1 min · North Old Mill Road
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Turn left onto Candlewicke Drive
146 m · 21 sec · Candlewicke Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Candlewicke Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaford and Highland Acres.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Seaford and Rain Showers near Highland Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaford to Highland Acres?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Seaford and 17.4 miles from Highland Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Seaford and Rain Showers near Highland Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Highland Acres. Straight-line distance: 33.49 mi (53.9 km).
#1 Seaford
City in Delaware, United States
| Population | 8,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.6412300, -75.6110400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 3,459 |
| Coordinates | 39.1209500, -75.5218700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Acres (-75.52187, 39.12095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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 26m |
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 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
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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