Detroit to Rehoboth Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487 miles 783.7 km · straight line
631.1 miles actual route 1015.7 km · driving distance
12h 24min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Rehoboth Beach?

The distance from Detroit to Rehoboth Beach is 487 miles (783.7 km) as the crow flies. Rehoboth Beach is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.1 miles, taking about 12h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Detroit and Rehoboth Beach. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Rehoboth Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 24min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 53min $50–$95* Budget
Train ~11h 47min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Rehoboth Beach

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM