Origin
Millsboro, DE
Late night in Millsboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millsboro, DE to Lewes, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millsboro, DE
Matt Barnard
Lewes, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Millsboro to Lewes, Delaware, you are in for a quick 16.3-mile trip that typically takes about 25 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the short duration makes it easy to complete without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $3 for fuel, making this a very affordable local connection within the Northeast region. Because the entire route remains within the state of Delaware, you will not have to worry about crossing regional boundaries or adjusting for major time zone changes. It is a straightforward, practical commute that serves as an efficient link between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollyville Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Beaver Dam Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Savannah Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| John J Williams Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hollymount Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lewes Georgetown Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hollyville Road
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro, DE and Lewes, DE.
1
Start on DE 24 Bus; DE 30
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on DE 24 Bus; DE 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John J Williams Highway
3
Continue on Hollyville Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hollyville Road
4
Continue on Hollymount Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollymount Road
5
Turn left onto DE 23
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Beaver Dam Road
6
Enter roundabout onto DE 23
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
Beaver Dam Road
7
Continue on DE 23
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Beaver Dam Road
8
Enter roundabout
271 ft
·
5 sec
9
Continue
251 ft
·
5 sec
10
Take the ramp
212 ft
·
6 sec
11
Merge onto US 9; DE 404
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lewes Georgetown Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9 BUS
417 ft
·
5 sec
·
Savannah Road
13
Continue on US 9 BUS
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Savannah Road
14
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
West 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road
Turn left onto DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road
Enter roundabout onto DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 9; DE 404 / Lewes Georgetown Highway
Merge onto US 9; DE 404 / Lewes Georgetown Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 9 BUS / Savannah Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9 BUS / Savannah Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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
Lewes, DE
Late night in Lewes on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, as the route relies entirely on local roads like John J. Williams Highway, Hollyville Road, and Hollymount Road. Because this path avoids major high-speed arteries, you should prepare for a more rhythmic pace that requires your full attention at intersections. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, so the experience is defined by these constant shifts in direction. It feels much more like a neighborhood connector than a high-speed travel corridor, giving you a very grounded perspective of the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Hollyville Road.
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 around 7.6 miles in near DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road.
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 28m 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: at 7.6 miles (DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.3 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 5.9 miles on Hollyville 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: at 7.6 miles (DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lewes, 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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