How far is Selbyville, DE from Georgetown, DE?
The driving distance from Selbyville, DE to Georgetown, DE is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selbyville and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selbyville and Georgetown.
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Start on Hudson Alley
26 m · 12 sec · Hudson Alley
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Turn left onto East Church Street
56 m · 12 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Pepper Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pepper Road
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Turn left onto McCabe Road
2050 ft · 36 sec · McCabe Road
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Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
14.2 mi · 20 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wood Branch Road
2194 ft · 40 sec · Wood Branch Road
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Turn left onto Zoar Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road
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Turn straight onto South Bedford Street
607 ft · 13 sec · South Bedford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bedford Street
41 m · 3 sec · South Bedford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Bedford Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Bedford Street
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Enter the roundabout toward The Circle
30 m · 3 sec · The Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Selbyville and Georgetown.
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.
Dupont Boulevard
Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
14.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Selbyville and Sunny near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selbyville to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Selbyville and 10 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Selbyville and Sunny near Georgetown.
Stop Ideas Near Millsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selbyville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.28 km).
#1 Selbyville
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 2,617 |
| Coordinates | 38.4603900, -75.2207400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 7,797 |
| Coordinates | 38.6901100, -75.3854700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 9 (-75.385504, 38.690106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
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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