How far is Lewes, DE from Milford, DE?
The driving distance from Lewes, DE to Milford, DE is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Town in Delaware, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewes and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewes and Milford.
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Start on West 3rd Street
28 m · 11 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Savannah Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Savannah Road
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Turn right onto Coastal Highway
16.1 mi · 22 min · Coastal Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 Business: Milford
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Southeast Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast Front Street
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Turn right
92 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewes and Milford.
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.
Coastal Highway
Turn right onto Coastal Highway
16.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lewes and Rain Showers Likely near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewes to Milford?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lewes and 10.6 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lewes and Rain Showers Likely near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
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 Milton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewes and Milford. Straight-line distance: 18.22 mi (29.33 km).
#1 Lewes
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America
| Population | 3,417 |
| Coordinates | 38.7745600, -75.1393500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America
| Population | 12,278 |
| Coordinates | 38.9126100, -75.4279700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
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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