How far is Hockessin, DE from Milford, DE?

The driving distance from Hockessin, DE to Milford, DE is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
70.07 mi
01h 19m
Flight
62.14 mi
100 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.14 mi
Kilometers
100 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.07 mi
Kilometers
112.76 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Hockessin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hockessin
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Milford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hockessin
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 Hockessin
34.6 mi
00h 39m
To Milford
35.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Hockessin and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Lancaster Pike

    84 m · 14 sec · Old Lancaster Pike

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Yorklyn Road

    149 m · 16 sec · Yorklyn Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lancaster Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Pike

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Newport Gap Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Newport Gap Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto McKennans Church Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · McKennans Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Milltown Road

    70 m · 8 sec · Milltown Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Limestone Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Limestone Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Limestone Road

    106 m · 9 sec · Limestone Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1969 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Stanton Christiana Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bay Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road

  17. 17

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

    2031 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    153 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    2092 ft · 46 sec · North Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southeast Front Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Southeast Front Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hockessin 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
43.4 mi · 62%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 21%
McKennans Church Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Stanton Christiana Road
1.93 mi · 3%
Limestone Road
1.65 mi · 2%
Lancaster Pike
1.63 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
00h 39m from Hockessin
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hockessin 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 Hockessin to Milford?

The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 34.6 miles from Hockessin and 35.5 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hockessin 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 Hockessin and Milford. Straight-line distance: 62.14 mi (100 km).

Hockessin

#1 Hockessin

Census designated place

Population13,527
Coordinates39.7876100, -75.6966000
Altitude78
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: Old Lancaster Pike (-75.696533, 39.787693)
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.36 $22.72
Premium $4.95 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $5.98 $14.77 $29.54

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hockessin and Milford. The current time is 19:33:15.

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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.