Origin
Milton, DE
Late night in Milton on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, DE to Dover, 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
32.1 mi
52 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 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, DE
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Dover, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Milton to Dover, you are in for a straightforward 32.1-mile journey through the heart of Delaware. This trip typically takes about 45 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Coastal Highway, Union Street, and Bay Road as you head north within the region. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head back whenever you are ready. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Delaware locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Road | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Coastal Highway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Union Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South Bay Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Milford Bypass | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Loockerman Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Loockerman Plaza | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Dupont Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bay Road
— 14.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, DE and Dover, DE.
1
Start on Front Street
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
2
Continue on DE 5
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
3
Take the ramp
150 ft
·
4 sec
4
Merge onto DE 1
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Coastal Highway
5
Continue on DE 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Milford Bypass
6
Continue on DE 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Bay Road
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward DE 10: Dover, Camden
8
Continue on South Bay Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bay Road
9
Merge onto US 13
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Dupont Highway
10
Turn left onto East Loockerman Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Loockerman Street
11
Continue on Loockerman Plaza
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Loockerman Plaza
12
Turn sharp right onto Kings Highway
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kings Highway
13
Arrive at destination
Kings Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Milton, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
DE 1 / Coastal Highway
Merge onto DE 1 / Coastal Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward DE 10: Dover, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 10: Dover, Camden
3
31.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 13 / South Dupont Highway
Merge onto US 13 / South Dupont Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
31.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
East Loockerman Street
Turn left onto East Loockerman Street
Navigation decision point
6
32.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn sharp right onto Kings Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Dover, DE
Late night in Dover on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Spring Hill, DE
16 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 14.5-mile segment along Bay Road, which provides the most consistent portion of the journey. Because you are not traveling on major interstates, the pace feels more grounded and connected to the local landscape. Be prepared to transition between various road types as you make your way toward your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Bay Road.
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 around 3.3 miles in near DE 1 / Coastal Highway.
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 45m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (DE 1 / Coastal Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
29 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
14 ft
Total Descent
1 ft
Highest Point
29 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
14 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Milton, DE to Dover, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Camden along the way.
Camden
28.8 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32.1 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 14.5 miles on Bay 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 3.3 miles (DE 1 / Coastal Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dover, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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