How far is Milford, DE from Bethany Beach, DE?
The driving distance from Milford, DE to Bethany Beach, DE is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Bethany Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Bethany Beach.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Front Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Front Street
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Turn right onto South Rehoboth Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Rehoboth Boulevard
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Continue on Cedar Creek Road
1156 ft · 20 sec · Cedar Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward DE 1 South
1523 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coastal Highway
33 mi · 53 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
45 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
2808 ft · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Campbell Place
1030 ft · 47 sec · Campbell Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Campbell Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Bethany Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coastal Highway
Merge slight left onto Coastal Highway
33 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Milford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethany Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Bethany Beach?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Lewes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Milford and 18.1 miles from Bethany Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Milford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bethany Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lewes
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 Lewes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Bethany Beach. Straight-line distance: 32.68 mi (52.6 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 Bethany Beach
Town in Delaware
| Population | 1,283 |
| Coordinates | 38.5395600, -75.0551800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany Beach (-75.05518, 38.53956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
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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