How far is Seaford, DE from North Star, DE?

The driving distance from Seaford, DE to North Star, DE is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
88.34 mi
01h 54m
Flight
77.6 mi
124.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.6 mi
Kilometers
124.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.34 mi
Kilometers
142.17 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Star
Mon, Jun 1, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Seaford
Mon, Jun 1, 8:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaford
2026-06-01T16:17
Arrive North Star
Mon, Jun 1, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Cheswold
DE

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

From Seaford
44.2 mi
00h 57m
To North Star
44.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seaford and North Star.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seaford and North Star.

  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

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Stanton Christiana Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mitch Road

    1947 ft · 37 sec · Mitch Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Limestone Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Limestone Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Paper Mill Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Paper Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Star Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Star Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Venus Drive

    1433 ft · 1 min · Venus Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jupiter Drive

    60 m · 11 sec · Jupiter Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
42.1 mi · 48%
South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 24%
Sussex Highway
13 mi · 15%
Limestone Road
4.19 mi · 5%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 3%
Stanton Christiana Road
1.62 mi · 2%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheswold
00h 57m from Seaford
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seaford and Mostly Sunny near North Star.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaford to North Star?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Cheswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Seaford and 44.1 miles from North Star.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seaford and Mostly Sunny near North Star.

Stop Ideas Near Cheswold

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

9 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

52 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

58 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 North Star. Straight-line distance: 77.6 mi (124.88 km).

Seaford

#1 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Star

Census designated place

Population7,980
Coordinates39.7612200, -75.7191000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Seaford (-75.61104, 38.64123)
End: North Star (-75.7191, 39.76122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.8 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.50
6.24 gal · 23.6 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.75 $25.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.95 $15.46 $30.91
Diesel $5.98 $18.66 $37.32

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaford and North Star. The current time is 16:17:13.

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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.