How far is Felton, DE from Milford, DE?

The driving distance from Felton, DE to Milford, DE is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
11.97 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.43 mi
16.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.43 mi
Kilometers
16.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.97 mi
Kilometers
19.26 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, May 7, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Felton
Thu, May 7, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Felton
2026-05-07T08:48
Arrive Milford
Thu, May 7, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Felton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Frederica
DE

Town in Delaware, United States

From Felton
6 mi
00h 09m
To Milford
5.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2526 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Midstate Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Midstate Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Canterbury Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Canterbury Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Milford Harrington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milford Harrington Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Northwest Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    738 ft · 21 sec · North Walnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southeast Front Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Southeast Front Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Felton 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Canterbury Road
6.9 mi · 58%
Midstate Road
2.4 mi · 20%
Milford Harrington Highway
1.21 mi · 10%
Northwest Front Street
0.84 mi · 7%
West Main Street
0.48 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Canterbury Road

Turn right onto Canterbury Road

6.9 mi · 00h 12m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederica
00h 09m from Felton
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Felton 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 Felton to Milford?

The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Frederica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Felton and 5.9 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frederica

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

16 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

56 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

67 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

71 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Felton and Milford. Straight-line distance: 10.43 mi (16.79 km).

Felton

#1 Felton

Town of the United States

Population1,432
Coordinates39.0084500, -75.5779800
Altitude17
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: (-75.577903, 39.008434)
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.72
Round trip
$3.43
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.72 $3.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.93 $3.86
Premium $4.95 $2.08 $4.16
Diesel $5.98 $2.51 $5.02

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Felton and Milford. The current time is 08:48:49.

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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.