Origin
Milford, DE
Morning in Milford on Friday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, DE to Bellefonte, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, DE
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Bellefonte, DE
Antonio Garcia Prats
Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, DE to Bellefonte, DE covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, North Dupont Boulevard, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.7 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 43.7 mi | 51m |
| North Dupont Boulevard | 14.9 mi | 19m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 6 mi | 6m |
| Delaware Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Walnut Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Wilmington Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Edgemoor Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Marsh Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 43.7 mi, about 51m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 115 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,247 veh/hr typical · worst 6,454
Quietest
1 AM
~546 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 95 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, DE and Bellefonte, DE.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto DE 36
136 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
3
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto DE 1 Business
290 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Rehoboth Boulevard
5
Turn straight onto DE 1 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Walnut Street
6
Turn slight right onto US 113; DE 1 Business
15 mi
·
19 min
·
North Dupont Boulevard
7
Continue on DE 1 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
8
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 165B
Toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 95
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
Toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 4
Toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Lighthouse Road
252 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lighthouse Road
18
Turn right onto DE 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgemoor Road
19
Turn right onto DE 3 Alternate
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Marsh Road
20
Arrive at destination
DE 3 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Milford, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 54.9 and 70.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
8
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 165B
Toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
6
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
I 95 / Wilmington Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Wilmington Expressway toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
8
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 4
Toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Ind...
9
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Ind...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.03 one way
$24.06 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| premium | $5.01 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Delaware Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$0
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Bellefonte, DE
Morning in Bellefonte on Friday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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?
72 mi in 1h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.7 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.9 miles in near DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 13 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 54.9 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.1 miles (I 95 / Wilmington Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
183 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
281 ft
Total Descent
110 ft
Highest Point
183 ft
~72 mi in
Elevation Range
171 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milford, DE and Bellefonte, DE, road signs point toward Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Baltimore
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via DE 1
Philadelphia
60.2 mi in
|
~1h 13m
About the Cities
Starting in Milford, DE
Full guide →Founded 1680
Top landmarks
- • Milford Railroad Station — railway station in Milford, the United States of America
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.7 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Delaware Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Bellefonte, 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 54.9 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.1 miles (I 95 / Wilmington Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — First State National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellefonte, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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