Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean View, DE
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Seaford, DE
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If you are looking to travel from Ocean View to Seaford, you are in for a quick 32.3-mile trip across Delaware. Expect to spend about 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will bypass the highway system entirely, as this route relies exclusively on local roads like Concord Road, Hardscrabble Road, and Vines Creek Road. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical way to traverse the region. Since the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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.
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than cruising on a monotonous interstate. Because there is zero highway share on this route, you will navigate local pavement for the entirety of the 55-minute journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.4-mile segment on Concord Road, meaning you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersections. This path offers a consistent, hands-on driving experience that contrasts sharply with the high-speed rhythm of larger highways. Keep your focus on the road as you transition between these smaller, winding local passages.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
52 ft
Total Descent
41 ft
Highest Point
50 ft
~21.5 mi in
Elevation Range
40 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Central Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 113; DE 20 / Dupont Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (DE 24 / North Millsboro Bypass): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 113; DE 20 / Dupont Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto DE 24 / North Millsboro Bypass
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Middleford Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Pine Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Hardscrabble Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Vines Creek Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Dupont Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| Asketum Branch Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Dagsboro Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Homestead Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean View, DE and Seaford, DE.
Start on Church Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto DE 26
Continue on DE 26
Continue on DE 20; DE 26
Continue on DE 20
Turn right onto US 113; DE 20
Turn right
Continue on Betts Pond Road
Turn left onto DE 24
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
Turn right onto Homestead Road
Continue on Asketum Branch Road
Turn straight onto DE 20
Continue on DE 20
Continue on DE 20
Turn right onto US 13; DE 20
Take the exit
Turn left onto Middleford Road
Continue on High Street
Turn left onto South Pine Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Ocean View, DE · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Ocean View, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Ocean View on Friday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
Destination
Night in Seaford on Friday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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