How far is Brookside, DE from Milford, DE?

The driving distance from Brookside, DE to Milford, DE is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
61.2 mi
01h 08m
Flight
54.53 mi
87.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.53 mi
Kilometers
87.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.2 mi
Kilometers
98.49 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Brookside
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookside
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Milford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookside
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
Smyrna
DE

Town in Delaware

From Brookside
30.6 mi
00h 34m
To Milford
30.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
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 Brookside and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brookside Boulevard

    27 m · 11 sec · Brookside Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marrows Road

    1436 ft · 31 sec · Marrows Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Hill Road

    2781 ft · 55 sec · East Chestnut Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Chapel Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Chapel Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunset Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wrangle Hill Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches

    1967 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bay Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

    2031 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    153 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    2092 ft · 46 sec · North Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast Front Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Southeast Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
35.8 mi · 58%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 24%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.55 mi · 6%
Sunset Lake Road
2.48 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
1.44 mi · 2%
South Chapel Street
1.4 mi · 2%
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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
00h 34m from Brookside
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookside 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 Brookside to Milford?

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 30.6 miles from Brookside and 30.6 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

18 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

43 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

49 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

53 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookside and Milford. Straight-line distance: 54.53 mi (87.75 km).

Brookside

#1 Brookside

Town in Alabama

Population2,896
Coordinates39.6670600, -75.7268800
Altitude23
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: Brookside Boulevard (-75.726872, 39.667007)
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookside and Milford. The current time is 22:30:48.

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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.