How far is Milford, DE from Bellefonte, DE?
The driving distance from Milford, DE to Bellefonte, DE is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Bellefonte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Bellefonte.
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Start on the route
10 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Front Street
42 m · 7 sec · Southeast Front Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rehoboth Boulevard
88 m · 8 sec · North Rehoboth Boulevard
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Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
2092 ft · 46 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn slight right onto North Dupont Boulevard
14.9 mi · 20 min · North Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
683 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
593 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Lighthouse Road
77 m · 8 sec · Lighthouse Road
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Turn right onto Edgemoor Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Edgemoor Road
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Turn right onto Marsh Road
2229 ft · 56 sec · Marsh Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marsh Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Bellefonte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Milford and Sunny near Bellefonte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Bellefonte?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Milford and 36 miles from Bellefonte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milford and Sunny near Bellefonte.
Stop Ideas Near Townsend
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 Townsend.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Wilmington station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Bellefonte. Straight-line distance: 59.14 mi (95.17 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bellefonte
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,166 |
| Coordinates | 39.7662200, -75.5093600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellefonte (-75.50936, 39.76622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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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