Traveling from Milford to Claymont covers 75.3 miles across the state of Delaware. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes, making this an easy day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, your fuel budget will stay modest at around $12. The journey stays entirely within the Northeast region, connecting the lower and upper parts of the state. Because there are no mandatory stops included in this 75.3-mile trek, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one straightforward push.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Milford, DE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
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
Governor Printz Boulevard
4.3 mi
6m
Delaware Turnpike
1.8 mi
2m
North Walnut Street
1.4 mi
2m
Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi
1m
Edgemoor Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 43.7 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, DE and Claymont, 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, BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 165BToward I 95 North: Wilmington, PhiladelphiaUse 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 4Toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz BoulevardUse 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 BoulevardUse the left / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Lighthouse Road
252 ft·8 sec·Lighthouse Road
18
Turn right onto DE 3
0.2 mi·27 sec·Edgemoor Road
19
Turn right onto US 13
4.3 mi·6 min·Governor Printz Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
US 13
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1-hour and 33-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. To avoid the heaviest local congestion, try to plan your travel during off-peak hours, as the reliance on local streets means traffic can impact your arrival time significantly. You won't need to worry about extensive rest stops or complex refueling logistics given the $12 estimated fuel cost, but it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Milford. A helpful tip for this specific route is to keep your GPS active and ready for frequent navigation changes, as the transition between local roads requires constant awareness of upcoming turns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.7 miles from Milford, DE, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claymont, DE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Milford, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Milford, DE
This is one driving day of about 75.3 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Milford, DE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 43.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 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.
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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
$12.48 one way
$24.97 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.67
$27.35
premium
$4.93
$14.60
$29.21
diesel
$5.61
$16.63
$33.25
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.6
0
$7.91
$3.61
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.59
$3.01
EV Truck/SUV
30.1
0
$10.54
$4.82
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Milford, DE
Night
in Milford on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Claymont, DE
Night
in Claymont on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Middletown, DE
38 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
15 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
1h 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 75.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate via Southeast Front Street, North Walnut Street, and North Rehoboth Boulevard throughout the journey. With 0% of the trip spent on highways, this is strictly a local road experience that demands your full attention. The road profile is consistent in its technical nature, moving away from the typical high-speed highway experience. You won't face any long, uninterrupted stretches, so be prepared to manage frequent turns and local traffic patterns as you progress north.
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.3 miles you will encounter 14 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
78 ft12 ft
Total Climb
146 ft
Total Descent
80 ft
Highest Point
78 ft
~75.3 mi in
Elevation Range
66 ft
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 Claymont, DE, road signs point toward Baltimore, Philadelphia and Edgemoor Industrial Park.
Claymont is a town in northern Delaware. A largely blue-collar suburb of Wilmington, its borders are not clearly defined; it is generally accepted to have about 10,000 residents (2020).
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 75.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
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 Claymont, 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 Claymont, DE before heading back.
