How far is Milford, DE from Highland Acres, DE?
The driving distance from Milford, DE to Highland Acres, DE is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Town in Delaware, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Highland Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Highland Acres.
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Start on the route
10 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Front Street
42 m · 7 sec · Southeast Front Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rehoboth Boulevard
88 m · 8 sec · North Rehoboth Boulevard
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Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
2092 ft · 46 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn slight right onto North Dupont Boulevard
7.5 mi · 10 min · North Dupont Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Bowers Beach, Magnolia
2861 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bowers Beach Road
92 m · 8 sec · Bowers Beach Road
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Turn right onto Old Beach Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Beach Road
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Continue on Clapham Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Clapham Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2638 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South State Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Lebanon Road
1629 ft · 36 sec · East Lebanon Road
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Turn right onto North Old Mill Road
1500 ft · 1 min · North Old Mill Road
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Turn left onto Candlewicke Drive
146 m · 21 sec · Candlewicke Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Candlewicke Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Highland Acres.
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.
North Dupont Boulevard
Turn slight right onto North Dupont Boulevard
7.49 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Highland Acres?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.3 miles from Milford and 8.3 miles from Highland Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Frederica
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Highland Acres. Straight-line distance: 15.25 mi (24.55 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 Highland Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 3,459 |
| Coordinates | 39.1209500, -75.5218700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Acres (-75.52187, 39.12095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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