The drive from Delaware City, DE to Seaford, DE covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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 34.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Delaware City, DE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 75.9 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 34.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near DE 9 / 5th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.9 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 0.5 miles (DE 9 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.7 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|DE 9 / 5th Street
Turn right onto DE 9 / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward DE 1 South: Dover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward DE 1 South: Dover
6
7.7 mi into trip|~11m in|DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.8 mi into trip|~47m in|Puncheon Run Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector toward Salisbury, Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 97
Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
5
75.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|South Pine Street
Turn left onto South Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Delaware City, DE and Seaford, DE, road signs point toward Salisbury and Norfolk.
Salisbury
38.8 mi in|~47m|via Puncheon Run Connector
Norfolk
38.8 mi in|~47m|via Puncheon Run Connector
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
34.2 mi
39m
South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi
26m
Sussex Highway
10.6 mi
14m
Wrangle Hill Road
3.3 mi
5m
Bridgeville Highway
2.6 mi
4m
Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi
2m
5th Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Clinton Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware City, DE and Seaford, DE.
1
Start on Clinton Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Clinton Street
2
Turn right onto DE 9
0.5 mi·55 sec·5th Street
3
Continue on DE 9
3.3 mi·5 min·Wrangle Hill Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward DE 1 South: Dover
5
Merge onto DE 1
3.1 mi·3 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
0.3 mi·19 sec·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi·32 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
3.0 mi·3 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Puncheon Run Connector
Exit 97Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
10
Turn left onto US 13
21 mi·26 min·South Dupont Highway
11
Continue on US 13
11 mi·14 min·Sussex Highway
12
Take the exit
169 ft·4 sec
13
Continue on Bridgeville Highway
2.6 mi·4 min·Bridgeville Highway
14
Continue on North Front Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·North Front Street
15
Turn right onto High Street
0.1 mi·40 sec·High Street
16
Turn left onto South Pine Street
49 ft·2 sec·South Pine Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Pine Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.9 miles from Delaware City, DE, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seaford, DE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delaware City, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delaware City, DE
This is one driving day of about 75.9 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Delaware City, DE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 34.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Delaware City, DE
· 46m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.58 one way
$25.17 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.78
$27.56
premium
$4.93
$14.72
$29.44
diesel
$5.61
$16.76
$33.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.8
0
$7.97
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.64
$3.04
EV Truck/SUV
30.4
0
$10.63
$4.86
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Delaware City, DE
Late night
in Delaware City on Friday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Seaford, DE
Late night
in Seaford on Friday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Camden, DE
38 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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 37m 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 Delaware City, DE to Seaford, DE covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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 37.9 miles from Delaware City, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.58 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 75.9 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 0.5 miles (DE 9 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.7 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Delaware City, DE and Seaford, DE, road signs point toward Salisbury and Norfolk.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.
