How far is Milford, DE from Felton, DE?

The driving distance from Milford, DE to Felton, DE is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.04 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.43 mi
16.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Milford.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.43 mi
Kilometers
16.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.04 mi
Kilometers
19.37 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Felton
Thu, May 7, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, May 7, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-07T09:21
Arrive Felton
Thu, May 7, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Frederica
DE

Town in Delaware, United States

From Milford
6 mi
00h 10m
To Felton
6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Felton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Felton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Front Street

    42 m · 7 sec · Southeast Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    738 ft · 20 sec · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Northwest Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Milford Harrington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milford Harrington Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Canterbury Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Canterbury Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Midstate Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Midstate Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    2526 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    48 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Felton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Canterbury Road
6.9 mi · 57%
Midstate Road
2.4 mi · 20%
Milford Harrington Highway
1.21 mi · 10%
Northwest Front Street
0.84 mi · 7%
East Main Street
0.48 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Canterbury Road

Turn right onto Canterbury Road

6.9 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederica
00h 10m from Milford
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milford and Chance Rain Showers near Felton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to Felton?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Frederica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Milford and 6 miles from Felton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milford and Chance Rain Showers near Felton.

Stop Ideas Near Frederica

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frederica, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederica.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

16 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

56 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

67 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

71 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Felton. Straight-line distance: 10.43 mi (16.79 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America

Population12,278
Coordinates38.9126100, -75.4279700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Felton

#2 Felton

Town of the United States

Population1,432
Coordinates39.0084500, -75.5779800
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-75.42797, 38.91261)
End: Felton (-75.57798, 39.00845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.51
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.76 $3.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.98 $3.96
Premium $4.95 $2.13 $4.26
Diesel $5.98 $2.57 $5.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Felton. The current time is 09:21:38.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.