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
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
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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Long Neck, DE
Dominik Rheinheimer
If you are planning a quick excursion from Milford to Long Neck, Delaware, expect a straightforward 29.5-mile journey that typically takes about 45 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a relatively short distance within the Northeast region. You will primarily navigate via Southeast Front Street, South Rehoboth Boulevard, and Cedar Creek Road. Budgeting around $5 for fuel is more than enough for this transit, making it a very economical drive. Because the entire trip is local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Highway | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| Cool Spring Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Indian Mission Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Hudson Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Long Neck Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Rehoboth Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Pot Nets Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Front Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, DE and Long Neck, DE.
Start on this road
Turn left onto DE 36
Turn right onto DE 1 Business
Continue on DE 1 Business; DE 30
Take the ramp onto DE 1 Business
Merge onto DE 1
Turn right onto Hudson Road
Turn left onto Log Cabin Hill Road
Turn right onto Cool Spring Road
Turn left onto DE 5
Continue on DE 5
Continue on DE 23
Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
Turn left onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
Turn left onto Woodduck Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp onto DE 1 Business toward DE 1 South
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Hudson Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Log Cabin Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Woodduck Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Long Neck on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will be navigating surface streets for the entirety of the 45-minute duration, which requires more active attention behind the wheel. The journey maintains a consistent, local pace as you transition between the primary thoroughfares of Southeast Front Street and Cedar Creek Road. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you should prepare for a drive that prioritizes navigation through local infrastructure over open-road cruising. It is a practical, no-frills path that gets you directly from point A to point B.
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.
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 11 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; at 2.2 miles (DE 1 Business): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (Hudson Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.5 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 (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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