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Trip from Millsboro, DE to Milford, DE

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

26 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Millsboro, DE, DE

Millsboro, DE

Matt Barnard

city in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America

Milford, DE

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between Millsboro and Milford, Delaware, you are looking at a quick 25.5-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes to complete. This route keeps you entirely within the Northeast region, making it an efficient trip that easily fits into a single day. Since the drive is short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy fuel expenses, with a budget of just $4 covering your gas. Navigating this path involves a straightforward transition between local roads, ensuring you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that serves as a perfect option for those needing to move between these two Delaware towns without any major logistical hurdles.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dupont Boulevard 22.3 mi 31m
DuPont Boulevard 2.1 mi 2m
Lakeview Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Washington Street 0.5 mi 1m
Causey Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Southeast Front Street <0.1 mi <1m
East State Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Walnut Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dupont Boulevard — 22.3 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro, DE and Milford, DE.

1

Start on DE 24 Bus; DE 30

82 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto East State Street

197 ft · 14 sec · East State Street
3

Turn left onto DE 24 Bus; DE 30

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
4

Turn right onto US 113; DE 20; DE 24

17 mi · 24 min · Dupont Boulevard
5

Continue on US 113

2.1 mi · 2 min · DuPont Boulevard
6

Continue on US 113

5.2 mi · 7 min · Dupont Boulevard
7

Turn slight right onto DE 36

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
8

Continue on DE 36

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Causey Avenue
9

At end of road, turn left onto DE 36

140 ft · 7 sec · North Walnut Street
10

Turn right onto DE 36

200 ft · 8 sec · Southeast Front Street
11

Turn left

301 ft · 22 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.9 — 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 | East State Street

Turn left onto East State Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | DE 24 Bus; DE 30 / Washington Street

Turn left onto DE 24 Bus; DE 30 / Washington Street

Navigation decision point

5
25.8 mi into trip | ~38m in | DE 36 / North Walnut Street

At end of road, turn left onto DE 36 / North Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
25.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | DE 36 / Southeast Front Street

Turn right onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street

Navigation decision point

5
25.9 mi into trip | ~38m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.31 one way

$8.62 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.72 $9.44
premium $4.93 $5.04 $10.08
diesel $5.61 $5.74 $11.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
EV Truck/SUV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.66

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Millsboro, DE

Late night in Millsboro on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Milford, DE

Late night in Milford on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance 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

39m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing East State Street, Washington Street, and Dupont Boulevard to reach your destination. Because there is no highway share, the pace remains steady and dependent on local traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising. The character of the road is strictly functional and requires your full attention due to the frequent turns along the way. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches here, so be prepared for a drive that demands consistent engagement with the local road network.

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: 22.3 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 East State 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 39m 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 (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (DE 24 Bus; DE 30 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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 22.3 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 (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (DE 24 Bus; DE 30 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milford, 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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