How far is Milford, DE from Harrington, DE?

The driving distance from Milford, DE to Harrington, DE is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.53 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.08 mi
13.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.08 mi
Kilometers
13.01 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.53 mi
Kilometers
15.34 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrington
Mon, May 4, 4:48 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Mon, May 4, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-04T16:30
Arrive Harrington
Mon, May 4, 4:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Houston
DE

Town in Delaware

From Milford
4.8 mi
00h 09m
To Harrington
4.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Milford Harrington Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Airport Road

    2216 ft · 2 min · Old Airport Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jackson Ditch Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jackson Ditch Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Delaware Avenue

  9. 9

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

    49 m · 4 sec · Clark Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hanley Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Hanley Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hanley Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milford Harrington Highway
5.77 mi · 61%
Jackson Ditch Road
1.3 mi · 14%
Delaware Avenue
0.98 mi · 10%
Northwest Front Street
0.84 mi · 9%
Old Airport Road
0.42 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milford Harrington Highway

Continue on Milford Harrington Highway

5.77 mi · 00h 09m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houston
00h 09m from Milford
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milford and Sunny near Harrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Milford and 4.8 miles from Harrington.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milford and Sunny near Harrington.

Stop Ideas Near Houston

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

26 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

50 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

61 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

62 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Harrington. Straight-line distance: 8.08 mi (13.01 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

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

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

#2 Harrington

City in Delaware, United States

Population3,663
Coordinates38.9237200, -75.5777000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-75.42797, 38.91261)
End: Harrington (-75.5777, 38.92372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.78
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.39 $2.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.56 $3.13
Premium $4.95 $1.68 $3.37
Diesel $5.98 $2.03 $4.07

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Harrington. The current time is 16:30:48.

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.