Origin
Seaford, DE
Late night in Seaford on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seaford, DE to Bridgeville, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seaford, DE
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Bridgeville, DE
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Trip Overview
Seaford, DE to Bridgeville, DE is 8.2 miles and takes about 12 minutes via Sussex Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Delaware, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a very brief drive, primarily on local roads, making it ideal for a quick connection between these two towns without requiring extensive planning. You'll find this route straightforward, with no need for overnight stays or significant budget allocation for fuel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Middleford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rifle Range Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sussex Highway
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaford, DE and Bridgeville, DE.
1
Start on South Pine Street
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Pine Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
High Street
3
Continue on Middleford Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Middleford Road
4
Turn left onto US 13; DE 20
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Sussex Highway
5
Take the exit
166 ft
·
5 sec
6
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Rifle Range Road
7
Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
9
Arrive at destination
DE 404 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 13; DE 20 / Sussex Highway
Turn left onto US 13; DE 20 / Sussex Highway
Navigation decision point
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 13 Business; DE 404 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
DE 404 Business / Market Street
Turn left onto DE 404 Business / Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Bridgeville, DE
Late night in Bridgeville on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
5 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
12m 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?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll spend the majority of your 12 minutes on local streets. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 5.6 miles on Sussex Highway. Expect frequent turns as you navigate through town and connect to different local routes like South Main Street and Middleford Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 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 High 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 12m drive. You will face about 5 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 (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 13; DE 20 / Sussex Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 5.6 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 (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 13; DE 20 / Sussex Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeville, 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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