Scenic Drives in Delaware
Routes
6
Avg Distance
86 mi
Avg Drive
1h 57m
Destinations
3
These 5 scenic drives in Delaware earned a drive score of 7+ out of 10. The average route covers 87 miles through the state's most varied and visually interesting terrain.
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
We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 5 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.
Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.
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
Frankford, DE → Elsmere, DE
98.2 mi
2h 10m
Score: 7/10
Newark, DE → Millsboro, DE
88.8 mi
2h
Score: 9/10
New Castle, DE → Millsboro, DE
87.5 mi
1h 56m
Score: 9/10
Middletown, DE → Ocean View, DE
80 mi
1h 56m
Score: 7/10
Smyrna, DE → Millsboro, DE
56.7 mi
1h 19m
Score: 9/10