How far is Bethany Beach, DE from Milford, DE?
The driving distance from Bethany Beach, DE to Milford, DE is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany Beach and Milford.
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Start on Campbell Place
612 ft · 31 sec · Campbell Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
2999 ft · 2 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Coastal Highway
15.5 mi · 28 min · Coastal Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Coastal Highway
17.5 mi · 24 min · Coastal Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 Business: Milford
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Southeast Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast Front Street
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Turn right
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 Bethany Beach 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.
Coastal Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Coastal Highway
17.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bethany Beach and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethany Beach to Milford?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Lewes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Bethany Beach and 18.2 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bethany Beach and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Lewes
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 Lewes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany Beach and Milford. Straight-line distance: 32.68 mi (52.6 km).
#1 Bethany Beach
Town in Delaware
| Population | 1,283 |
| Coordinates | 38.5395600, -75.0551800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
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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