How far is Milford, DE from Frankford, DE?

The driving distance from Milford, DE to Frankford, DE is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.28 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.23 mi
47.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.23 mi
Kilometers
47.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.28 mi
Kilometers
50.34 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-06-01T22:20
Arrive Frankford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Georgetown
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Milford
15.7 mi
00h 22m
To Frankford
15.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Front Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Southeast Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    43 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Causey Avenue

    1424 ft · 28 sec · Causey Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Dupont Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Dupont Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on DuPont Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · DuPont Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    23.5 mi · 34 min · Dupont Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Daisey Street

    1374 ft · 52 sec · Daisey Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    52 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    35 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dupont Boulevard
29.9 mi · 96%
Lakeview Avenue
0.72 mi · 2%
Causey Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
Daisey Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.05 mi
North Walnut Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Dupont Boulevard

Continue on Dupont Boulevard

23.5 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 22m from Milford
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milford and Cloudy near Frankford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 15.7 miles from Milford and 15.7 miles from Frankford.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milford and Cloudy near Frankford.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgetown, 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 Georgetown.

BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

40 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

41 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

41 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Ocean City, MD

46 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Frankford. Straight-line distance: 29.23 mi (47.04 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

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

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

#2 Frankford

Town of the United States

Population1,020
Coordinates38.5173400, -75.2349100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-75.42797, 38.91261)
End: Frankford (-75.23491, 38.51734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Frankford. The current time is 22:20:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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