Origin
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Morning in Rehoboth Beach on Friday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rehoboth Beach, DE to Smyrna, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Smyrna, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rehoboth Beach, DE to Smyrna, DE covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coastal Highway, Bay Road, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on Coastal Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 55.8 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.
Coastal Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lakeview Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 55.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Lakeview Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Road 15 / Rehoboth Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lakeview Street
Turn right onto Lakeview Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lake Avenue
Turn left onto Lake Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Road 15 / Rehoboth Avenue
Turn right onto Road 15 / Rehoboth Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
DE 1A / Rehoboth Avenue
Enter roundabout onto DE 1A / Rehoboth Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
DE 1 / Coastal Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 / Coastal Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Highway | 19.3 mi | 26m |
| Bay Road | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Rehoboth Avenue | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Milford Bypass | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Dupont Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coastal Highway
— 19.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rehoboth Beach, DE and Smyrna, DE.
1
Start on Grenoble Place
289 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grenoble Place
2
Turn right onto Lakeview Street
402 ft
·
23 sec
·
Lakeview Street
3
Turn left onto Lake Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lake Avenue
4
Continue on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
1st Street
5
Turn right onto Road 15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rehoboth Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto DE 1A
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rehoboth Avenue
7
Continue on DE 1A
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Rehoboth Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Coastal Highway
9
Continue on DE 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Milford Bypass
10
Continue on DE 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Bay Road
11
Continue on DE 1 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
12
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 13: South Smyrna
14
Turn right onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Boulevard
15
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto East South Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
East South Street
17
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Rehoboth Beach, DE · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Rehoboth Beach, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smyrna, DE
The final approach into Smyrna, 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
$9.25 one way
$18.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Smyrna, DE
Morning in Smyrna on Friday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Milford, DE
28 mi in
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 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 Rehoboth Beach, DE to Smyrna, DE covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coastal Highway, Bay Road, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Rehoboth Beach, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.25 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 55.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Lakeview Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Road 15 / Rehoboth Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rehoboth Beach, DE to Smyrna, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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