Origin
Milford, DE
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, DE to Bridgeville, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 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
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Bridgeville, DE
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Trip Overview
Milford, DE to Bridgeville, DE is 16.5 miles and takes about 28m via Shawnee Road and Sussex Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Delaware, traversing the Northeast region. Given its short distance and local roads, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. You'll find this drive straightforward and manageable, perfect for a day trip without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a smooth journey on familiar local highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Road | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| Sussex Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lakeview Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Beach Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Causey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shawnee Road
— 10.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, DE and Bridgeville, DE.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto DE 36
136 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
3
Turn left onto DE 36
140 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto DE 36
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Causey Avenue
5
Continue on DE 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
6
Continue on DE 36
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Shawnee Road
7
Turn right onto DE 16; DE 36
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Beach Highway
8
Continue on DE 16; DE 36
355 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Market Street
9
Turn left onto US 13
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sussex Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 13 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right onto DE 404 Business
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
12
Arrive at destination
DE 404 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Turn right onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 36 / North Walnut Street
Turn left onto DE 36 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 36 / Causey Avenue
Turn right onto DE 36 / Causey Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
11.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 13 / Sussex Highway
Turn left onto US 13 / Sussex Highway
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
DE 404 Business / Market Street
Turn right onto DE 404 Business / Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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.
Destination
Bridgeville, DE
Late night in Bridgeville on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway driving, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 16.5 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles along Shawnee Road. Expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition through different local areas. The character of the road will feel like a typical drive through small towns and surrounding communities within Delaware.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Shawnee Road.
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 DE 36 / Southeast Front 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 28m 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 (DE 36 / Southeast Front Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (DE 36 / Causey Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 10.2 miles on Shawnee Road. 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 (DE 36 / Southeast Front Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (DE 36 / Causey Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeville, 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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