Origin
Milford, DE
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, DE to Clayton, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Clayton, DE
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Trip Overview
Milford, DE to Clayton, DE is 33 miles and takes about 45m via North Dupont Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Delaware, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than an open highway experience. It’s a short enough trip that you can easily fit it into a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Dupont Boulevard | 14.9 mi | 19m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| North Walnut Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Dupont Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Smyrna Clayton Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Commerce Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Dupont Boulevard
— 14.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, DE and Clayton, 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
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 13: South Smyrna
10
Turn right onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Boulevard
11
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn left onto DE 6
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Commerce Street
13
Continue on DE 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
14
Continue on DE 6
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto Clayton Avenue
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Clayton Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Clayton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29 — 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
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Walnut Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
DE 1 Business / North Rehoboth Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto DE 1 Business / North Rehoboth Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
29 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 13: South Smyrna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 13: South Smyrna
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Clayton, DE
Late night in Clayton on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Highland Acres, DE
17 mi in
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
45m 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,' meaning you'll be navigating more turns and local roads than sustained highway cruising. With a 0% highway share, expect continuous engagement with the road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 14.9 miles along North Dupont Boulevard, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before the turns resume. You'll primarily use North Dupont Boulevard, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and North Walnut Street.
Only 0% 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: 14.9 mi on North Dupont Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 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 (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (DE 1 Business / North Rehoboth Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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 14.9 miles on North Dupont Boulevard. 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 (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (DE 1 Business / North Rehoboth Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clayton, 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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