How far is Long Neck, DE from Milford, DE?
The driving distance from Long Neck, DE to Milford, DE is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Neck and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Neck and Milford.
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Start on Blue Jay Lane
97 m · 14 sec · Blue Jay Lane
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Continue on Woodduck Road
690 ft · 33 sec · Woodduck Road
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Turn right onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
58 m · 9 sec · Half-Shelf Pond Road
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Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Pot Nets Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Neck Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Neck Road
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Continue on Indian Mission Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Indian Mission Road
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Continue on Harbeson Road
8.4 mi · 13 min · Harbeson Road
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Turn left onto Sand Hill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sand Hill Road
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Turn right onto Gravel Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gravel Hill Road
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Continue on Isaacs Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Isaacs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Creek Road
6 mi · 9 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on South Rehoboth Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Rehoboth Boulevard
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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 Long Neck 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.
Harbeson Road
Continue on Harbeson Road
8.37 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Neck and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Neck to Milford?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 14.1 miles from Long Neck and 15.3 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Long Neck and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Neck and Milford. Straight-line distance: 25.13 mi (40.44 km).
#1 Long Neck
Census designated place
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 38.6201100, -75.1507400 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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