How far is Harrington, DE from Milford, DE?
The driving distance from Harrington, DE to Milford, DE is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrington and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrington and Milford.
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Start on Hanley Street
23 m · 7 sec · Hanley Street
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Turn left onto Clark Street
3181 ft · 1 min · Clark Street
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
1 km · 53 sec · South Dupont Highway
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Turn right onto Jackson Ditch Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jackson Ditch Road
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Turn right onto Old Airport Road
2216 ft · 2 min · Old Airport Road
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Turn left onto Milford Harrington Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Milford Harrington Highway
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Continue on Northwest Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Northwest Front Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
738 ft · 21 sec · 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 Harrington 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.
Milford Harrington Highway
Turn left onto Milford Harrington Highway
5.77 mi · 00h 09m
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 Harrington and Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrington to Milford?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Harrington and 4 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrington and Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Houston
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 Houston.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Cambridge, Maryland
Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrington and Milford. Straight-line distance: 8.08 mi (13.01 km).
#1 Harrington
City in Delaware, United States
| Population | 3,663 |
| Coordinates | 38.9237200, -75.5777000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
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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