How far is Smyrna, DE from Bethany Beach, DE?
The driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Bethany Beach, DE is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 38m.
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 Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Bethany Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Bethany Beach.
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Start on East South Street
14 m · 9 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2105 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
569 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Coastal Highway
34.8 mi · 55 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
45 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
2808 ft · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Campbell Place
1030 ft · 47 sec · Campbell Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Campbell Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Bethany Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coastal Highway
Continue on Coastal Highway
34.8 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethany Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Bethany Beach?
The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Smyrna and 33.4 miles from Bethany Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethany Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Bethany Beach. Straight-line distance: 60.27 mi (96.99 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany Beach
Town in Delaware
| Population | 1,283 |
| Coordinates | 38.5395600, -75.0551800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany Beach (-75.05518, 38.53956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.05 | $28.11 |
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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