How far is Seaford, DE from Long Neck, DE?

The driving distance from Seaford, DE to Long Neck, DE is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.62 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.89 mi
40.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.89 mi
Kilometers
40.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.62 mi
Kilometers
46.06 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Neck
Fri, Apr 17, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Seaford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 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 Long Neck
Fri, Apr 17, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Millsboro
DE

Town of the United States

From Seaford
14.3 mi
00h 23m
To Long Neck
14.4 mi
00h 23m

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
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seaford and Long Neck.

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Middleford Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    82 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sussex Highway

    2617 ft · 49 sec · Sussex Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Concord Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Concord Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hardscrabble Road

    9.5 mi · 15 min · Hardscrabble Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Millsboro Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Millsboro Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on John J Williams Highway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · John J Williams Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bay Farm Road

    2116 ft · 46 sec · Bay Farm Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto School Lane

    3226 ft · 1 min · School Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Long Neck Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Long Neck Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pot Nets Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pot Nets Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Half-Shelf Pond Road

    58 m · 14 sec · Half-Shelf Pond Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Woodduck Road

    1031 ft · 45 sec · Woodduck Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Jay Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardscrabble Road
9.53 mi · 33%
Concord Road
6.45 mi · 23%
John J Williams Highway
5.58 mi · 19%
North Millsboro Bypass
2.09 mi · 7%
Long Neck Road
1.2 mi · 4%
Pot Nets Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hardscrabble Road

Continue on Hardscrabble Road

9.53 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millsboro
00h 23m from Seaford
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaford to Long Neck?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Millsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Seaford and 14.4 miles from Long Neck.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millsboro

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

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

BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

26 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
BUS

Ocean City, MD

33 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

37 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

37 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaford and Long Neck. Straight-line distance: 24.89 mi (40.05 km).

Seaford

#1 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Long Neck

#2 Long Neck

Census designated place

Population1,980
Coordinates38.6201100, -75.1507400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Seaford (-75.61104, 38.64123)
End: Long Neck (-75.15074, 38.62011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.13 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $4.95 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.98 $6.04 $12.08

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 Long Neck. The current time is 22:40:44.

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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.