How far is Seaford, DE from Rodney Village, DE?

The driving distance from Seaford, DE to Rodney Village, DE is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.06 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.18 mi
55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.18 mi
Kilometers
55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.06 mi
Kilometers
56.43 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rodney Village
Sun, Apr 19, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Seaford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaford
2026-04-19T06:36
Arrive Rodney Village
Sun, Apr 19, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Farmington
DE

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

From Seaford
17.6 mi
00h 23m
To Rodney Village
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seaford and Rodney Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seaford and Rodney Village.

  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

    20.5 mi · 24 min · South Dupont Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    1287 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gunning Bedford Drive

    159 m · 25 sec · Gunning Bedford Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Nathaniel Mitchell Road

    148 m · 21 sec · Nathaniel Mitchell Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nathaniel Mitchell Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaford and Rodney Village.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dupont Highway
20.8 mi · 59%
Sussex Highway
13 mi · 37%
Middleford Road
0.9 mi · 3%
High Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Gunning Bedford Drive
0.1 mi
Nathaniel Mitchell Road
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

South Dupont Highway

Continue on South Dupont Highway

20.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 23m from Seaford
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Seaford and Chance Rain Showers near Rodney Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaford to Rodney Village?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 17.6 miles from Seaford and 17.5 miles from Rodney Village.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Seaford and Chance Rain Showers near Rodney Village.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

32 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

43 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

53 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

56 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaford and Rodney Village. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55 km).

Seaford

#1 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Rodney Village

#2 Rodney Village

Census-designated place in Delaware

Population1,487
Coordinates39.1320600, -75.5324200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Seaford (-75.61104, 38.64123)
End: Rodney Village (-75.53242, 39.13206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.95 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.98 $7.42 $14.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaford and Rodney Village. The current time is 06:36:23.

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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.