How far is Laurel, DE from Milford, DE?

The driving distance from Laurel, DE to Milford, DE is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
29.91 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.79 mi
41.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.79 mi
Kilometers
41.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.91 mi
Kilometers
48.13 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Georgetown
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Laurel
15 mi
00h 19m
To Milford
14.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Avenue

    2903 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road

    3240 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on County Seat Highway

    12 mi · 18 min · County Seat Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dupont Boulevard

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Dupont Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on DuPont Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Dupont Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Lakeview Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Causey Avenue

    1424 ft · 32 sec · Causey Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Walnut Street

    43 m · 8 sec · North Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast Front Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Southeast Front Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dupont Boulevard
15.7 mi · 52%
County Seat Highway
12 mi · 40%
Lakeview Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
Georgetown Road
0.61 mi · 2%
South Central Avenue
0.55 mi · 2%
Causey Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Seat Highway

Continue on County Seat Highway

12 mi · 00h 18m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 19m from Laurel
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Milford?

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Laurel and 14.9 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

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Ocean Pines, MD

40 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
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Salisbury, Maryland

41 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

41 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Ocean City, MD

46 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Milford. Straight-line distance: 25.79 mi (41.5 km).

Laurel

#1 Laurel

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA

Population4,511
Coordinates38.5565000, -75.5713100
Altitude8
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: South Central Avenue (-75.571197, 38.556519)
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.58
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.29 $8.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.95 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $5.98 $6.28 $12.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel and Milford. The current time is 02:50:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.