How far is Delmar, DE from Milford, DE?
The driving distance from Delmar, DE to Milford, DE is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 47m.
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.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delmar and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delmar and Milford.
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Start on North 1st Street
54 m · 10 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Grove Street
721 ft · 37 sec · East Grove Street
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Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bi State Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Snake Road
3256 ft · 2 min · West Snake Road
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Turn left onto Sussex Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Sussex Highway
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Turn right onto County Seat Highway
12 mi · 18 min · County Seat Highway
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Turn left onto Dupont Boulevard
8.5 mi · 12 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on DuPont Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Lakeview Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Continue on Causey Avenue
1424 ft · 32 sec · Causey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Walnut Street
43 m · 8 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right 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 Delmar 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.
County Seat Highway
Turn right onto County Seat Highway
12 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Delmar and Light Rain Likely near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delmar to Milford?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Delmar and 18.7 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Delmar and Light Rain Likely near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delmar and Milford. Straight-line distance: 32.52 mi (52.34 km).
#1 Delmar
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.4565100, -75.5771500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
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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