Woodland ferry hours and guide
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) runs the Woodland ferry, a free ferry for vehicles and foot passengers across the Nanticoke River in Delaware. The Woodland ferry crosses a 480-foot section of the Nanticoke River between Seaford and Laurel. The Woodland ferry vessel is the six-car Tina Fallon.
Schedule up to date as of November 5, 2026
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Woodland ferry hours
| Days | Posted hours |
|---|---|
| Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays | 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursdays | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM1 |
| Saturdays and Sundays | Closed |
- Closed Thursday mornings for routine maintenance.
Woodland ferry fares
| Fare type | Fare |
|---|---|
| Fare | |
| Vehicles and passengers | Free |
- DelDOT charges no fee to use the Woodland ferry.
Woodland ferry details
| Operator | Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 480 feet across the Nanticoke River |
| Vessels | Tina Fallon, which holds six cars |
| Vehicles | Carries vehicles and foot passengers |
| Payment | No fee |
Woodland ferry terminal address and phone
The Woodland ferry terminal is at 5126 Woodland Ferry Rd, Seaford, DE 19973. Woodland lies about 3.5 miles southwest of Seaford in southwestern Sussex County.
The Woodland ferry house phone number is (302) 629-7742. The ferry house is not continuously staffed.
When the Woodland ferry is closed
The Woodland ferry does not run on weekends. On weekdays, the Woodland ferry closes for a lunch hour. DelDOT posts the real-time operating status of the Woodland ferry on its website.
Woodland ferry history
The Woodland ferry is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. DelDOT's history of the Woodland ferry says evidence points to James Cannon founding the ferry here between and . A state law placed the Woodland ferry under the Delaware State Highway Department.
Woodland ferry FAQs
Is the Woodland ferry free?
The Woodland ferry is free. DelDOT charges no fee to use the Woodland ferry.
Is the Woodland ferry open on weekends?
The Woodland ferry does not run on weekends. On weekdays, the Woodland ferry closes for a lunch hour.
How many cars does the Woodland ferry hold?
The Woodland ferry vessel, the Tina Fallon, holds six cars.
Where is the Woodland ferry?
The Woodland ferry crosses the Nanticoke River at Woodland, about 3.5 miles southwest of Seaford in Sussex County, Delaware. The Woodland ferry terminal is at 5126 Woodland Ferry Rd, Seaford, DE 19973.
How can riders check if the Woodland ferry is running?
DelDOT posts the real-time operating status of the Woodland ferry on its website. The Woodland ferry house phone number is (302) 629-7742, but the ferry house is not continuously staffed.