Origin
Milford, DE
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, DE to Georgetown, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Georgetown, DE
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Trip Overview
This short 16.5-mile drive from Milford to Georgetown, Delaware, is easily manageable in about 25 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on Dupont Boulevard and North Bedford Street, with no significant highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, reflecting the route's brevity and efficiency. Given its short distance, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to depart and how you structure your time. Both Milford and Georgetown are located within the Northeast region of the US, keeping you firmly within Delaware.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| North Bedford Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Lakeview Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Causey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| The Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 12.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, DE and Georgetown, 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
Turn slight left onto US 113
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
7
Continue on US 113
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
DuPont Boulevard
8
Continue on US 113
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
9
Take the exit onto North Bedford Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bedford Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto DE 18; DE 404
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bedford Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404
440 ft
·
15 sec
·
The Circle
12
Arrive at destination
US 9; DE 404
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.5 — 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
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
DE 18; DE 404 / North Bedford Street
At end of road, turn left onto DE 18; DE 404 / North Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 9; DE 404 / The Circle
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404 / The Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Georgetown, DE
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
12:34 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
25m 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 on this route, which is characterized by its lack of highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles on Dupont Boulevard. This means you'll be navigating through local roads for most of the journey, with frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience compared to cruising on an interstate. The road's personality is that of a familiar local thoroughfare rather than an open highway, requiring your attention to navigation and traffic.
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: 12.6 mi on Dupont Boulevard.
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 25m 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 25m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 12.6 miles on 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 (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 Georgetown, 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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