Origin
Bridgeville, DE
Morning in Bridgeville on Saturday
Local time
9:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeville, DE to Bear, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeville, DE
Sonny Vermeer
Bear, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeville, DE to Bear, DE covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Dupont Highway, Sussex Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 70.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 13 Business / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 13 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.1 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 13 Business / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 13 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
8
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
8
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 160
Toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow
5
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bridgeville, DE to Bear, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.
Wilmington
28.2 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 38.4 mi | 44m |
| South Dupont Highway | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| Sussex Highway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Puncheon Run Connector | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Redden Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 38.4 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeville, DE and Bear, DE.
1
Start on DE 404 Business
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Market Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 13 Business
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Redden Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Redden Road
4
Turn left onto US 13; DE 404
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Sussex Highway
5
Continue on US 13
21 mi
·
25 min
·
South Dupont Highway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
8
Merge onto DE 1 Toll
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 160
Toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
14
Turn left onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto DE 7
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bear Corbitt Road
16
Turn left onto Old Hamburg Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Hamburg Road
17
Arrive at destination
Old Hamburg Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from Bridgeville, DE · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Bridgeville, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bear, DE
The final approach into Bear, DE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.65 one way
$23.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.76 | $25.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Bear, DE
Morning in Bear on Saturday
Local time
9:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
1h 25m 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 Bridgeville, DE to Bear, DE covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Dupont Highway, Sussex Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Bridgeville, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.65 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 13 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.1 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bridgeville, DE to Bear, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.
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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