Origin
Seaford, DE
Late night in Seaford on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seaford, DE to Milton, 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
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
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.
Seaford, DE
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Milton, DE
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Trip Overview
This short 22.6-mile drive from Seaford to Milton, Delaware, takes about 39 minutes and is perfect for a quick local excursion. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option. As both locations are within the Northeast region and the state of Delaware, you won't be crossing state lines or major regional divides. This route is best suited as a single-day trip, offering a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. It's a simple, direct path connecting two points within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Furnace Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Shingle Point Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Middleford Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| County Seat Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Lewes Georgetown Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Market Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Market Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Old Furnace Road
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaford, DE and Milton, DE.
1
Start on South Pine Street
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Pine Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
High Street
3
Continue on Middleford Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Middleford Road
4
Turn right onto Old Furnace Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Furnace Road
5
Continue on Old Furnace Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Furnace Road
6
Turn left onto US 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Seat Highway
7
Continue on US 9
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Market Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Market Street
9
Continue on US 9; DE 404
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Market Street
10
Continue on US 9; DE 404
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewes Georgetown Highway
11
Turn left onto Shingle Point Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Shingle Point Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto DE 30
52 ft
·
0 sec
·
Gravel Hill Road
13
Turn slight right onto Shingle Point Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Shingle Point Road
14
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Street
15
Turn left onto Front Street
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
Front Street
16
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.5 — 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
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Old Furnace Road
Turn right onto Old Furnace Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 9; DE 404 / East Market Street
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404 / East Market Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
DE 30 / Gravel Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto DE 30 / Gravel Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Front Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Milton, DE
Late night in Milton 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
39m 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 for this 39-minute trip. With zero highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on local roads like Old Furnace Road, Shingle Point Road, and Middleford Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on Old Furnace Road, offering a brief period of uninterrupted driving before the turns resume. This route's character is defined by its frequent changes in direction, characteristic of a drive through a more developed or rural local network rather than an open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Old Furnace 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 early in the drive near High 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 7 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 (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Old Furnace Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 9; DE 404 / East Market Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22.6 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 7.7 miles on Old Furnace 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: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Old Furnace Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 9; DE 404 / East Market Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milton, 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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