Origin
Blades, DE
Morning in Blades on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blades, DE to Milford, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blades, DE
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Milford, DE
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Trip Overview
Blades, DE to Milford, DE is 24.3 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Sussex Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Delaware, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's an easy trip, perfect for a quick hop between towns without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for a practical, no-frills journey between these two Delaware locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex Highway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Shawnee Road | 10.2 mi | 18m |
| Lakeview Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East High Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Concord Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Beach Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Causey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sussex Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blades, DE and Milford, DE.
1
Start on South Market Street
94 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Market Street
2
Turn right onto East High Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East High Street
3
Continue on Concord Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Concord Road
4
Turn left onto US 13; DE 20
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Sussex Highway
5
Take the exit
218 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn straight onto DE 16; DE 36
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Beach Highway
7
Turn left onto DE 36
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Shawnee Road
8
Continue on DE 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
9
Continue on DE 36
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Causey Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto DE 36
140 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Walnut Street
11
Turn right onto DE 36
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
12
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East High Street
Turn right onto East High Street
Navigation decision point
4
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
DE 36 / Shawnee Road
Turn left onto DE 36 / Shawnee Road
Navigation decision point
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
DE 36 / North Walnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto DE 36 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Turn right onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Milford, DE
Morning in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.5 miles along Sussex Highway, offering a brief period of steady travel before more turns. You'll primarily use Sussex Highway, Shawnee Road, and Lakeview Avenue. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way through local streets and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Sussex Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near East High Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East High Street): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (DE 36 / Shawnee Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Sussex Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East High Street): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (DE 36 / Shawnee Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milford, DE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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