Scenic Drives in Delaware
Routes
20
Avg Distance
86 mi
Avg Drive
1h 52m
Destinations
16
These 20 scenic drives in Delaware earned a drive score of 7+ out of 10. The average route covers 86 miles through the state's most varied and visually interesting terrain.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.49/gal
Diesel: $5.35/gal
Typical trip cost
$9–$18
One-way, ~86 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~30 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01
Climate through the year: Delaware
Delaware peaks at around 87°F in Jul and cools to 41°F / 26°F in Jan. Wettest month is Jun at ~4.7 in of rain.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain in | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 26 | 3.2 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 44 | 27 | 2.8 | 7.8 |
| Mar | 53 | 34 | 4.2 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 64 | 44 | 3.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 74 | 53 | 3.6 | — |
| Jun | 82 | 63 | 4.7 | — |
| Jul | 87 | 68 | 4.4 | — |
| Aug | 85 | 67 | 4 | — |
| Sep | 79 | 59 | 4.4 | — |
| Oct | 67 | 47 | 3.7 | — |
| Nov | 56 | 37 | 3.1 | 0.2 |
| Dec | 46 | 30 | 3.9 | 2.9 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for DE — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.
Planning Tips
- Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
- Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
- Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Scenic Routes
Ocean View, DE → Elsmere, DE
Through: Baltimore
Bethany Beach, DE → Elsmere, DE
Through: Baltimore
Selbyville, DE → Pike Creek Valley, DE
Through: Baltimore
Ocean View, DE → Newark, DE
Elsmere, DE → Frankford, DE
Through: Dover → Beaches → Georgetown
Ocean View, DE → New Castle, DE
Through: New Jersey → New York
Claymont, DE → Seaford, DE
Through: Dover → Beaches → Salisbury +1 more
Pike Creek Valley, DE → Rehoboth Beach, DE
Seaford, DE → Bellefonte, DE
Through: Wilmington → Baltimore → Philadelphia
Delmar, DE → Bear, DE
Through: Wilmington
Seaford, DE → Greenville, DE
Through: Wilmington → Baltimore → Philadelphia +2 more
Bellefonte, DE → Georgetown, DE
Through: Dover → Beaches
Seaford, DE → Newport, DE
Through: Wilmington → Baltimore
Georgetown, DE → Newport, DE
Through: Baltimore
Milford, DE → Claymont, DE
Through: Baltimore → Philadelphia → Edgemoor Industrial Park
Bellefonte, DE → Milford, DE
Through: Dover → Beaches
Milford, DE → Greenville, DE
Through: Baltimore → Philadelphia → New York +1 more
Elsmere, DE → Harrington, DE
Through: Baltimore → Dover → Beaches +2 more
Elsmere, DE → Felton, DE
Through: Baltimore → Dover → Beaches +2 more
Dover, DE → Greenville, DE
Through: Baltimore → Philadelphia → New York +1 more