How far is Bear, DE from Milton, DE?

The driving distance from Bear, DE to Milton, DE is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.82 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.73 mi
99.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.73 mi
Kilometers
99.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.82 mi
Kilometers
112.37 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Bear
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bear
2026-04-17T22:39
Arrive Milton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bear
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dover
DE

City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

From Bear
34.9 mi
00h 44m
To Milton
34.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bear and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bear and Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hamburg Road

    676 ft · 32 sec · Old Hamburg Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bear Corbitt Road

    971 ft · 26 sec · Bear Corbitt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    1160 ft · 22 sec · Pulaski Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover

    1554 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bay Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Milford Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Coastal Highway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Coastal Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    113 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Union Street Extended

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Union Street Extended

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear and Milton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
40 mi · 57%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 21%
Coastal Highway
9 mi · 13%
Union Street Extended
3.22 mi · 5%
Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3%
DE 1 South
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 44m from Bear
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bear and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bear to Milton?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Bear and 34.9 miles from Milton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bear and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

1 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

60 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

61 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Wilmington station

64 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bear and Milton. Straight-line distance: 61.73 mi (99.34 km).

Bear

#1 Bear

Census-designated place in Delaware, United States

Population19,371
Coordinates39.6292800, -75.6582600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Delaware, USA

Population3,129
Coordinates38.7776100, -75.3099100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Bear (-75.65826, 39.62928)
End: Milton (-75.30991, 38.77761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $10.05
Round trip
$20.10
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.05 $20.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.95 $12.19 $24.37
Diesel $5.98 $14.71 $29.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bear and Milton. The current time is 22:39:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.