How far is Selbyville, DE from Seaford, DE?
The driving distance from Selbyville, DE to Seaford, DE is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 Seaford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selbyville and Seaford.
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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
9.6 mi · 13 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Turn right
678 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Betts Pond Road
665 ft · 21 sec · Betts Pond Road
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Turn left onto North Millsboro Bypass
1323 ft · 26 sec · North Millsboro Bypass
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Continue on Hardscrabble Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hardscrabble Road
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Turn right onto Homestead Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Homestead Road
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Continue on Asketum Branch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Asketum Branch Road
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Turn straight onto Hardscrabble Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hardscrabble Road
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Continue on Concord Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Road
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Continue on Concord Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
2677 ft · 46 sec · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit left
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Middleford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Middleford Road
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Continue on High Street
997 ft · 49 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Selbyville and Seaford.
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
9.55 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Selbyville and Chance Rain Showers near Seaford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selbyville to Seaford?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 14.7 miles from Selbyville and 14.6 miles from Seaford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Selbyville and Chance Rain Showers near Seaford.
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 Seaford. Straight-line distance: 24.51 mi (39.45 km).
#1 Selbyville
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 2,617 |
| Coordinates | 38.4603900, -75.2207400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seaford
City in Delaware, United States
| Population | 8,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.6412300, -75.6110400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
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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