Origin
Bethany Beach, DE
Night in Bethany Beach on Friday
Local time
10:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethany Beach, DE to Seaford, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethany Beach, DE
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Seaford, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethany Beach, DE to Seaford, DE covers 34.1 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Atlantic Avenue, Garfield Parkway, Atlantic Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 50m drive with frequent turns across 34.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Atlantic Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethany Beach, DE to Seaford, DE is easy. At 50m 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 Bethany Beach, DE to Seaford, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Atlantic Avenue | — | — |
| Garfield Parkway | — | — |
| Atlantic Avenue | — | — |
| Vines Creek Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Dagsboro Road | — | — |
| Dupont Boulevard | — | — |
| Betts Pond Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Atlantic Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany Beach, DE and Seaford, DE.
1
Start on Campbell Place
52 ft
·
10 sec
·
Campbell Place
2
Turn left onto North Atlantic Avenue
371 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn right onto Garfield Parkway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Garfield Parkway
4
Continue on Atlantic Avenue
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
5
Continue on Vines Creek Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Vines Creek Road
6
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Dagsboro Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Dagsboro Road
8
Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
9
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
50 sec
10
Continue on Betts Pond Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Betts Pond Road
11
Turn left onto North Millsboro Bypass
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Millsboro Bypass
12
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hardscrabble Road
13
Turn right onto Homestead Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Road
14
Continue on Asketum Branch Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Asketum Branch Road
15
Turn straight onto Hardscrabble Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Hardscrabble Road
16
Continue on Concord Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Road
17
Continue on Concord Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Road
18
Turn right onto Sussex Highway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sussex Highway
19
Take the exit left
131 ft
·
12 sec
20
Turn left onto Middleford Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Middleford Road
21
Continue on High Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
High Street
22
Turn left onto South Pine Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Pine Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Bethany Beach, DE · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Bethany Beach, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Seaford, DE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Seaford, DE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Seaford, DE
Night in Seaford on Friday
Local time
10:14 PM
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Bethany Beach, DE to Seaford, DE covers 34.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Atlantic Avenue, Garfield Parkway, Atlantic Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Bethany Beach, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.65 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 Bethany Beach, DE to Seaford, DE is easy. At 50m 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 Bethany Beach, DE to Seaford, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethany Beach, DE to Seaford, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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