How far is Bridgeville, DE from Milford, DE?

The driving distance from Bridgeville, DE to Milford, DE is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
16.74 mi
00h 22m
Flight
15.11 mi
24.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.11 mi
Kilometers
24.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.74 mi
Kilometers
26.94 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Mon, Jun 1, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Bridgeville
Mon, Jun 1, 9:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeville
2026-06-01T20:43
Arrive Milford
Mon, Jun 1, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeville
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
Farmington
DE

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

From Bridgeville
8.4 mi
00h 11m
To Milford
8.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1588 ft · 34 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

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

    2258 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Redden Road

    1415 ft · 30 sec · Redden Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sussex Highway

    4 mi · 6 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 Bridgeville 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shawnee Road
10.2 mi · 61%
Sussex Highway
4.02 mi · 24%
Lakeview Avenue
0.71 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Beach Highway
0.41 mi · 2%
Market Street
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Shawnee Road

Turn left onto Shawnee Road

10.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 11m from Bridgeville
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bridgeville 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 Bridgeville to Milford?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Bridgeville and 8.3 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bridgeville and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

32 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

43 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

53 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

56 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeville and Milford. Straight-line distance: 15.11 mi (24.31 km).

Bridgeville

#1 Bridgeville

Town in Delaware

Population2,440
Coordinates38.7426100, -75.6043700
Altitude13
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: Market Street (-75.604412, 38.742712)
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeville and Milford. The current time is 20:43:14.

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.