How far is Cheswold, DE from Milford, DE?
The driving distance from Cheswold, DE to Milford, DE is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheswold and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheswold and Milford.
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Start on Main Street
3028 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Dupont Highway
2 mi · 3 min · North Dupont Highway
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Take the exit left toward DE 1 Toll: Wilmington, Beaches
2009 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DE 1 Toll South: Beaches
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
2031 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight left
153 m · 16 sec
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Continue on North Walnut Street
2092 ft · 46 sec · North Walnut Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Front Street
61 m · 9 sec · Southeast Front Street
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Turn left
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 Cheswold and Milford.
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.
Bay Road
Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cheswold and Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheswold to Milford?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Cheswold and 13.2 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cheswold and Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Magnolia
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 Magnolia.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Kent Island, MD
Newark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheswold and Milford. Straight-line distance: 22.82 mi (36.72 km).
#1 Cheswold
Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.2192800, -75.5857600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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