How far is Seaford, DE from Wilmington Manor, DE?
The driving distance from Seaford, DE to Wilmington Manor, DE is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaford and Wilmington Manor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaford and Wilmington Manor.
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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
21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
555 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13 North: New Castle, New Jersey, New York
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dupont Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaford and Wilmington Manor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 then Mostly Sunny leaving Seaford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wilmington Manor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaford to Wilmington Manor?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Seaford and 40.2 miles from Wilmington Manor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Seaford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wilmington Manor.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Easton Airport, Maryland
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaford and Wilmington Manor. Straight-line distance: 72.25 mi (116.28 km).
#1 Seaford
City in Delaware, United States
| Population | 8,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.6412300, -75.6110400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington Manor
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 7,889 |
| Coordinates | 39.6867800, -75.5843700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmington Manor (-75.58437, 39.68678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.98 | $33.97 |
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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