How far is Blades, DE from Milford, DE?

The driving distance from Blades, DE to Milford, DE is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.28 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.5 mi
34.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.5 mi
Kilometers
34.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.28 mi
Kilometers
39.07 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM EDT
Return by in Blades
Wed, Apr 22, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blades
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Milford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blades
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Greenwood
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Blades
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Milford
12.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blades and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blades and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    29 m · 5 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East High Street

    2796 ft · 56 sec · East High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Concord Road

    2359 ft · 49 sec · Concord Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sussex Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Sussex Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Beach Highway

    2188 ft · 55 sec · Beach Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Shawnee Road

    10.2 mi · 18 min · Shawnee Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Causey Avenue

    1424 ft · 32 sec · Causey Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Walnut Street

    43 m · 8 sec · North Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast Front Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Southeast Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blades and Milford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sussex Highway
11.5 mi · 48%
Shawnee Road
10.2 mi · 42%
Lakeview Avenue
0.71 mi · 3%
East High Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Concord Road
0.45 mi · 2%
Beach Highway
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sussex Highway

Turn left onto Sussex Highway

11.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
00h 16m from Blades
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Blades and Chance Rain Showers near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blades to Milford?

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Blades and 12.1 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Blades and Chance Rain Showers near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenwood, 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 Greenwood.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

39 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

41 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

48 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

49 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blades and Milford. Straight-line distance: 21.5 mi (34.6 km).

Blades

#1 Blades

Town of the United States

Population1,498
Coordinates38.6356700, -75.6099300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America

Population12,278
Coordinates38.9126100, -75.4279700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Street (-75.610061, 38.635651)
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Blades and Milford. The current time is 19:29:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.