Dayton to Rehoboth Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

492.8 miles 793.1 km · straight line
591.4 miles estimated 951.7 km · driving distance
11h 54min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Rehoboth Beach?

The distance from Dayton to Rehoboth Beach is 492.8 miles (793.1 km) as the crow flies. Rehoboth Beach is located E of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 591.4 miles, taking about 11h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio and Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dayton and Rehoboth Beach. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dayton to Rehoboth Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 54min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 17min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 18min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Rehoboth Beach

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
Rehoboth Beach
38.72°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients