How far is Laurel, DE from Millsboro, DE?

The driving distance from Laurel, DE to Millsboro, DE is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 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
16.75 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.32 mi
24.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.32 mi
Kilometers
24.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.96 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 Millsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-04-18T00:04
Arrive Millsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 AM 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 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
8.4 mi
00h 13m
To Millsboro
8.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Avenue

    29 m · 9 sec · South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1037 ft · 23 sec · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Laurel Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Shiloh Church Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Shiloh Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Hardscrabble Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Hardscrabble Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sheep Pen Road

    781 ft · 13 sec · Sheep Pen Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward Dupont Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Dupont Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    539 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1051 ft · 38 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1361 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Millsboro.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shiloh Church Road
7.28 mi · 43%
Hardscrabble Road
4.96 mi · 30%
Dupont Boulevard
1.7 mi · 10%
Laurel Road
1.35 mi · 8%
East 4th Street
0.65 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Shiloh Church Road

Turn left onto Shiloh Church Road

7.28 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
+1.5 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 13m from Laurel
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Millsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Laurel and 8.4 miles from Millsboro.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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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40 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
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Salisbury, Maryland

41 mi away
350 Cypress St.
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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 Millsboro. Straight-line distance: 15.32 mi (24.65 km).

Laurel

#1 Laurel

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA

Population4,511
Coordinates38.5565000, -75.5713100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Millsboro

#2 Millsboro

Town of the United States

Population4,665
Coordinates38.5915000, -75.2913000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Laurel (-75.57131, 38.5565)
End: Millsboro (-75.2913, 38.5915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel and Millsboro. The current time is 00:04:41.

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.