How far is Kent Acres, DE from Milford, DE?

The driving distance from Kent Acres, DE to Milford, DE is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
20 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.01 mi
25.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.01 mi
Kilometers
25.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20 mi
Kilometers
32.19 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Mon, Jun 1, 2:54 PM EDT
Return by in Kent Acres
Mon, Jun 1, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent Acres
2026-06-01T14:28
Arrive Milford
Mon, Jun 1, 2:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kent Acres
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 Kent Acres
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Milford
11.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent Acres and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on Steele Road

    739 ft · 38 sec · Steele Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McDaniel Drive

    560 ft · 27 sec · McDaniel Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Webbs Lane

    624 ft · 23 sec · Webbs Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South State Street

    5 mi · 8 min · South State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2638 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Clapham Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Clapham Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    558 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bay Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Bay Road

  9. 9

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

    2031 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    153 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    2092 ft · 46 sec · North Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast Front Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Southeast Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent Acres 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bay Road
8.24 mi · 41%
South State Street
5 mi · 25%
Clapham Road
1.45 mi · 7%
North Walnut Street
1.44 mi · 7%
North Main Street
0.5 mi · 2%
US 113 South
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bay Road

Merge slight left onto Bay Road

8.24 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederica
00h 13m from Kent Acres
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kent Acres and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent Acres to Milford?

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.8 miles from Kent Acres and 11.2 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kent Acres and Mostly Sunny 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 Kent Acres and Milford. Straight-line distance: 16.01 mi (25.77 km).

Kent Acres

#1 Kent Acres

Census designated place

Population1,890
Coordinates39.1317800, -75.5249200
Altitude10
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: Steele Road (-75.524873, 39.131661)
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.80
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.90 $5.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.95 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.25 $8.49

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent Acres and Milford. The current time is 14:28:13.

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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.