How far is Milford, DE from Delmar, DE?
The driving distance from Milford, DE to Delmar, DE is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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 Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Delmar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Delmar.
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Start on the route
10 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Front Street
42 m · 10 sec · Southeast Front Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
43 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Causey Avenue
1424 ft · 28 sec · Causey Avenue
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Continue on Lakeview Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Dupont Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on DuPont Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · DuPont Boulevard
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
9.2 mi · 13 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
72 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Seat Highway
11.9 mi · 18 min · County Seat Highway
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Turn left onto Sussex Highway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Sussex Highway
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Turn right onto East State Street
1 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
48 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Delmar.
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
Merge slight left onto County Seat Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 18m
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 Delmar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Delmar?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Milford and 18.8 miles from Delmar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 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 Delmar.
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 Milford and Delmar. Straight-line distance: 32.52 mi (52.34 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 Delmar
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.4565100, -75.5771500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delmar (-75.57715, 38.45651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
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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