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Trip from Camden, DE to Milford, DE

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

17.5 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Delaware, United States

Camden, DE

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city in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America

Milford, DE

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Trip Overview

This short, 17.5-mile journey from Camden to Milford in Delaware is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 27 minutes. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, with a low highway share of just 2%, making it a relaxed drive. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $3, reflecting the short distance. This route stays within the Northeast region of the US, offering a straightforward connection between two points in Delaware. It's an ideal option if you're looking for a quick, uncomplicated transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bay Road 8.2 mi 11m
South State Street 3.9 mi 5m
North Walnut Street 1.4 mi 2m
Clapham Road 1.3 mi 2m
Lebanon Road 1.2 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
US 113 0.4 mi <1m
East Camden Wyoming Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bay Road — 8.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden, DE and Milford, DE.

1

Start on DE 10

0.2 mi · 44 sec · East Camden Wyoming Avenue
2

Continue on DE 10

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Lebanon Road
3

Enter roundabout onto DE 10

421 ft · 7 sec · Lebanon Road
4

Continue on DE 10

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto South State Street

3.9 mi · 5 min · South State Street
6

Continue on North Main Street

0.5 mi · 46 sec · North Main Street
7

Continue on Clapham Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Clapham Road
8

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
9

Merge onto DE 1

8.2 mi · 11 min · Bay Road
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business

0.4 mi · 45 sec · US 113; DE 1 Business
Toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
11

Take the exit

501 ft · 15 sec
12

Continue on DE 1 Business

0.4 mi · 45 sec · North Walnut Street
13

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walnut Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Walnut Street
14

Turn left onto DE 36

200 ft · 8 sec · Southeast Front Street
15

Turn left

301 ft · 22 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | DE 10 / Lebanon Road

Enter roundabout onto DE 10 / Lebanon Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | DE 10 / Lebanon Road

Right onto DE 10 / Lebanon Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
15.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 113; DE 1 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Ge...
4
16.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | North Walnut Street

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walnut Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
17.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.90 one way

$5.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.18 $6.36
premium $4.93 $3.39 $6.79
diesel $5.61 $3.86 $7.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Camden, DE

Late night in Camden on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Milford, DE

Late night in Milford on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 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

27m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 17.5-mile trip. With only a 2% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on Bay Road, South State Street, and North Walnut Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on Bay Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This route doesn't feature extensive highway mileage, so the driving experience will be characterized by navigating local traffic and intersections rather than high-speed cruising.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Bay Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near DE 10 / Lebanon Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 17.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (DE 10 / Lebanon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (DE 10 / Lebanon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (US 113; DE 1 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Camden, DE to Milford, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.

Georgetown

15.5 mi in | ~22m | via US 113; DE 1 Business

About the Cities

Starting in Camden, DE

Full guide →

Camden is in Kent County, Delaware.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Bay Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Milford, DE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 0.3 miles (DE 10 / Lebanon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (DE 10 / Lebanon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (US 113; DE 1 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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