How far is Seaford, DE from Rehoboth Beach, DE?

The driving distance from Seaford, DE to Rehoboth Beach, DE is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.39 mi
00h 57m
Flight
29.38 mi
47.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.38 mi
Kilometers
47.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.39 mi
Kilometers
53.73 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rehoboth Beach
Wed, May 13, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Seaford
Wed, May 13, 1:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaford
2026-05-13T11:48
Arrive Rehoboth Beach
Wed, May 13, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Georgetown
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Seaford
16.7 mi
00h 28m
To Rehoboth Beach
16.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seaford and Rehoboth Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seaford and Rehoboth Beach.

  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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Middleford Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Furnace Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Old Furnace Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Furnace Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Old Furnace Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Seat Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Seat Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    103 m · 13 sec · East Market Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto East Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewes Georgetown Highway

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Lewes Georgetown Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Coastal Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Coastal Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rehoboth Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Rehoboth Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Rehoboth Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rehoboth Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Rehoboth Avenue

    588 ft · 25 sec · Rehoboth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1568 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    721 ft · 23 sec · Lake Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lakeview Street

    122 m · 23 sec · Lakeview Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grenoble Place

    88 m · 13 sec · Grenoble Place

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grenoble Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaford and Rehoboth Beach.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewes Georgetown Highway
11.1 mi · 33%
Old Furnace Road
7.73 mi · 23%
Coastal Highway
5.37 mi · 16%
Middleford Road
2.82 mi · 8%
County Seat Highway
2.77 mi · 8%
East Market Street
1.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lewes Georgetown Highway

Continue on Lewes Georgetown Highway

11.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 28m from Seaford
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Seaford and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Rehoboth Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaford to Rehoboth Beach?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Seaford and 16.7 miles from Rehoboth Beach.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Seaford and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Rehoboth Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

40 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

41 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

41 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Ocean City, MD

46 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaford and Rehoboth Beach. Straight-line distance: 29.38 mi (47.28 km).

Seaford

#1 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Rehoboth Beach

#2 Rehoboth Beach

City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population1,592
Coordinates38.7209500, -75.0760100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Seaford (-75.61104, 38.64123)
End: Rehoboth Beach (-75.07601, 38.72095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.64
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.82 $9.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.43 $10.85
Premium $4.95 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $5.98 $7.06 $14.11

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaford and Rehoboth Beach. The current time is 11:48:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.