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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 20 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.
Current regular gas averages $4.49/gallon in Delaware (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $9 and $18. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Ocean View, DE → Elsmere, DE

103.6 mi 2h 24m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Baltimore

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bethany Beach, DE → Elsmere, DE

102.7 mi 2h 21m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Baltimore

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Selbyville, DE → Pike Creek Valley, DE

102.1 mi 2h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Baltimore

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Ocean View, DE → Newark, DE

99.3 mi 2h 21m Score: 7/10 ~$18 fuel
5 tricky spots

Elsmere, DE → Frankford, DE

98.2 mi 2h 11m Score: 9/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Dover → Beaches → Georgetown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Ocean View, DE → New Castle, DE

98.1 mi 2h 16m Score: 7/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: New Jersey → New York

5 tricky spots

Claymont, DE → Seaford, DE

94.2 mi 1h 57m Score: 7/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Dover → Beaches → Salisbury +1 more

5 tricky spots

Pike Creek Valley, DE → Rehoboth Beach, DE

91.3 mi 2h 3m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel
5 tricky spots

Seaford, DE → Bellefonte, DE

91.2 mi 1h 53m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Wilmington → Baltimore → Philadelphia

5 tricky spots

Delmar, DE → Bear, DE

90.7 mi 1h 55m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Wilmington

5 tricky spots

Seaford, DE → Greenville, DE

89.8 mi 1h 54m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Wilmington → Baltimore → Philadelphia +2 more

5 tricky spots

Bellefonte, DE → Georgetown, DE

87.6 mi 1h 53m Score: 8/10 ~$15 fuel

Through: Dover → Beaches

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Seaford, DE → Newport, DE

84 mi 1h 45m Score: 7/10 ~$15 fuel

Through: Wilmington → Baltimore

5 tricky spots

Georgetown, DE → Newport, DE

81.2 mi 1h 46m Score: 7/10 ~$15 fuel

Through: Baltimore

5 tricky spots

Milford, DE → Claymont, DE

75.3 mi 1h 33m Score: 7/10 ~$13 fuel

Through: Baltimore → Philadelphia → Edgemoor Industrial Park

5 tricky spots

Bellefonte, DE → Milford, DE

71.2 mi 1h 29m Score: 7/10 ~$13 fuel

Through: Dover → Beaches

5 tricky spots

Milford, DE → Greenville, DE

70.6 mi 1h 30m Score: 7/10 ~$12 fuel

Through: Baltimore → Philadelphia → New York +1 more

5 tricky spots

Elsmere, DE → Harrington, DE

66.3 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10 ~$12 fuel

Through: Baltimore → Dover → Beaches +2 more

5 tricky spots

Elsmere, DE → Felton, DE

60.7 mi 1h 16m Score: 7/10 ~$11 fuel

Through: Baltimore → Dover → Beaches +2 more

5 tricky spots

Dover, DE → Greenville, DE

53.5 mi 1h 9m Score: 7/10 ~$9 fuel

Through: Baltimore → Philadelphia → New York +1 more

5 tricky spots

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