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Trip from Delmar, DE to Bear, DE

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

90.7 mi

146 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Delmar, DE

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census-designated place in Delaware, United States

Bear, DE

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Trip Overview

This 90.7-mile drive from Delmar, DE, to Bear, DE, will take you about 1 hour and 55 minutes. It's a straightforward, one-day trip within the Northeast region, so no overnight stays are necessary. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, making it an economical choice for a journey. You'll be navigating primarily via the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and South Dupont Highway. This route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local feel rather than a high-speed interstate experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.3 miles from Delmar, DE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 38.4 mi 44m
Sussex Highway 24.4 mi 33m
South Dupont Highway 21.1 mi 25m
Puncheon Run Connector 2.4 mi 3m
Bi State Boulevard 2.2 mi 3m
West Snake Road 0.6 mi 1m
Pulaski Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Bear Corbitt Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 38.4 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delmar, DE and Bear, DE.

1

Start on North 1st Street

178 ft · 9 sec · North 1st Street
2

Turn right onto East Grove Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · East Grove Street
3

Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard

2.2 mi · 3 min · Bi State Boulevard
4

Turn right onto West Snake Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Snake Road
5

Turn left onto US 13

24 mi · 33 min · Sussex Highway
6

Continue on US 13

21 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 8 sec
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
8

Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
9

Merge onto DE 1 Toll

2.3 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll

28 mi · 31 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11

Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll

6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Exit 160 Toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 10 sec
15

Turn left onto US 40

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Pulaski Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn left onto DE 7

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Bear Corbitt Road
17

Turn left onto Old Hamburg Road

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Old Hamburg Road
18

Arrive at destination

Old Hamburg Road

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 55-minute duration and 90.7-mile distance, this drive is easily manageable in a single day. You might consider departing in the morning to have ample time for any unscheduled stops or to simply enjoy a more relaxed pace. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the estimated cost is $15, and plan a brief stop if needed. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your GPS is set to avoid highways and to pay close attention to road signs as you transition between the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and South Dupont Highway.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from Delmar, DE, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.3 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bear, DE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Delmar, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Delmar, DE

This is one driving day of about 90.7 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Delmar, DE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 38.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Delaware, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Camden, DE

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bridgeville, DE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Camden, DE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Delmar, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Trattoria di Napoli Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bear, Delaware

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.7

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13028387711

Visit website

Cobblestone Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dover, Delaware

1.8 mi

Bertucci's Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newark, Delaware

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mugs Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dover, Delaware

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.8

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+13026774879

Visit website

Trattoria di Napoli Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.7

Bear, Delaware

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13028387711

Visit website

Cobblestone Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.8

Dover, Delaware

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+13027357874

Visit website

Bertucci's Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 90.7

Newark, Delaware

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13022866600

Visit website

Main Event Newark

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 90.7

Newark, Delaware

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13027229466

Visit website

Tabitha Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 45.3

Dover, Delaware

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13027448591

Cafe Italiano

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14103413660

Visit website

Los Machados Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.7

Middletown, Delaware

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13023781677

Visit website

Mid County Lanes and Entertainment

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 77.7

Middletown, Delaware

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+13023780677

Visit website

Mugs Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.8

Dover, Delaware

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+13026774879

Visit website

Brownstone Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 51.8

Dover, Delaware

Hours: Closed

+13027412220

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 90.7

Bear, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

GPM Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.4

Harrington, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14154251497

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13

Seaford, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 90.7

New Castle, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 90.7

Newark, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.5

Laurel, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 90.7

Newark, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 84.2

Bear, Delaware

Hours: Closed

+13025203053

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 90.7

Christiana, Delaware

Hours: 4–8 pm

+13022235182

Visit website

Delaware State Police Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 58.3

Dover, Delaware

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13027397700

Visit website

Air Mobility Command Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 51.8

Dover AFB, Delaware

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+13026775938

Visit website

Novus Escape Room - Middletown Delaware

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 77.7

Middletown, Delaware

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13026962387

Visit website

Family Fun Galaxy

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 77.7

Middletown, Delaware

Hours: 3–8 pm

+13023780677

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 89.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Grove Street

Turn right onto East Grove Street

Navigation decision point

5
48.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
8
87.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
8
89.4 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 160 Toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow
5
89.7 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.04 one way

$30.07 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.47 $32.94
premium $4.93 $17.59 $35.18
diesel $5.61 $20.03 $40.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.52 $4.35
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
EV Truck/SUV 36.3 0 $12.70 $5.80

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Delmar, DE

Night in Delmar on Saturday

Local time

9:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bear, DE

Night in Bear on Saturday

Local time

9:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Camden, DE

45 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 55m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 90.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 90.7-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you won't be cruising on interstates; instead, you'll be on roads like the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and South Dupont Highway. The longest stretch without a turn is 38.4 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be actively navigating for most of the trip, with the road character likely shifting as you pass through different local areas.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.4 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Grove Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Delmar, DE to Bear, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.

Wilmington

48.5 mi in | ~1h 5m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 90.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.4 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bear, DE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — First State National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bear, DE before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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