How far is Bear, DE from Milford, DE?
The driving distance from Bear, DE to Milford, DE is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bear and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear and Milford.
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Start on Old Hamburg Road
676 ft · 32 sec · Old Hamburg Road
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Turn right onto Bear Corbitt Road
971 ft · 26 sec · Bear Corbitt Road
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Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
1160 ft · 22 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover
1554 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
2031 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight left
153 m · 16 sec
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Continue on North Walnut Street
2092 ft · 46 sec · North Walnut Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Front Street
61 m · 9 sec · Southeast Front Street
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Turn left
92 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear and Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bear and Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bear to Milford?
The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Bear and 28.8 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bear and Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bear and Milford. Straight-line distance: 51.03 mi (82.12 km).
#1 Bear
Census-designated place in Delaware, United States
| Population | 19,371 |
| Coordinates | 39.6292800, -75.6582600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America
| Population | 12,278 |
| Coordinates | 38.9126100, -75.4279700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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