Origin
Bear, DE
Morning in Bear on Thursday
Local time
11:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bear, DE to Wilmington, DE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bear, DE
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Wilmington, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 12.7-mile connection between Bear and Wilmington is an ideal short-distance trip. You can expect to spend about 18 minutes on the road, making this a perfect day trip for those heading into the city. Since the entire route takes place within Delaware, you will stay comfortably within the Northeast region for the duration of your travel. Budgeting is simple here, as the fuel cost for the trip is estimated at just $2. Because of the short duration, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex planning, allowing you to focus on the task at hand.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between major thoroughfares and local connectors. You will spend roughly 50% of your time on highways, utilizing the Wilmington Expressway, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Delaware Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Wilmington Expressway, which covers 4.6 miles of your journey. This balance ensures you get a mix of higher-speed highway driving and the transition into city traffic as you approach Wilmington. It is a functional drive that trades scenic variety for direct, efficient transit between these two points.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bear Corbitt Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bear, DE to Wilmington, DE is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bear, DE to Wilmington, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Corbitt Road | — | — |
| Pulaski Highway | — | — |
| DE 1 North | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Delaware Turnpike | — | — |
| Wilmington Expressway | — | — |
| DE 52 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bear Corbitt Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear, DE and Wilmington, DE.
1
Start on Old Hamburg Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Old Hamburg Road
2
Turn right onto Bear Corbitt Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bear Corbitt Road
3
Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 North: Christiana, Wilmington
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
DE 1 North: Christiana, Wilmington
5
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
7
Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
8
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward DE 52: Delaware Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
DE 52: Delaware Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto North Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Adams Street
12
Turn right onto West 11th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 11th Street
13
Turn right onto North King Street
85 ft
·
3 sec
·
North King Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Wilmington, DE
Morning in Wilmington on Thursday
Local time
11:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bear, DE to Wilmington, DE covers 12.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bear Corbitt Road, Pulaski Highway, DE 1 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Bear, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bear, DE to Wilmington, DE is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bear, DE to Wilmington, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bear, DE to Wilmington, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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