How far is Laurel, DE from Milton, DE?
The driving distance from Laurel, DE to Milton, DE is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Milton.
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Start on South Central Avenue
2903 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
3240 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on County Seat Highway
12 mi · 18 min · County Seat Highway
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Continue on West Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
103 m · 13 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Continue on Lewes Georgetown Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lewes Georgetown Highway
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Turn left onto Shingle Point Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shingle Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gravel Hill Road
16 m · 1 sec · Gravel Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto Shingle Point Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Shingle Point Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
64 m · 7 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Milton.
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.
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.
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 Laurel and Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Milton?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 11.1 miles from Laurel and 11.1 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Milton. Straight-line distance: 20.79 mi (33.46 km).
#1 Laurel
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
| Population | 4,511 |
| Coordinates | 38.5565000, -75.5713100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 3,129 |
| Coordinates | 38.7776100, -75.3099100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-75.30991, 38.77761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
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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