Origin
Delmar, DE
Late night in Delmar on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delmar, DE to Seaford, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delmar, DE
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Seaford, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward journey through Delaware, the 15.5-mile trip from Delmar to Seaford is a breeze. Clocking in at approximately 24 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via East Grove Street, Bi State Boulevard, and West Snake Road, keeping your travel costs low with a fuel budget of around $2. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. This drive is ideal for those who prefer local roads over highway traffic, making it a simple, stress-free way to connect these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex Highway | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Bi State Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Middleford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Snake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Grove Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sussex Highway
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delmar, DE and Seaford, 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
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Sussex Highway
6
Take the exit
132 ft
·
11 sec
7
Turn left onto Middleford Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Middleford Road
8
Continue on High Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
High Street
9
Turn left onto South Pine Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Pine Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Pine Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.4 — 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
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bi State Boulevard
Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Snake Road
Turn right onto West Snake Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Middleford Road
Turn left onto Middleford Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
South Pine Street
Turn left onto South Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Seaford, DE
Late night in Seaford on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting on a monotonous interstate. Because this route involves zero highway driving, you will find yourself navigating surface streets for the entire 15.5-mile distance. The road's personality is defined by these frequent turns, requiring your full attention as you transition between East Grove Street and Bi State Boulevard. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches here, so plan for a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. It is a practical, functional transit that relies on local connections to get you to your destination efficiently.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Sussex Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Grove Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Bi State Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (West Snake Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Sussex Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Bi State Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (West Snake Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seaford, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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