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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.67 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.25 mi
24.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.25 mi
Kilometers
24.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.67 mi
Kilometers
26.83 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Acres
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Highland Acres
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Frederica
DE

Town in Delaware, United States

From Milford
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Highland Acres
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW

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.

  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

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rehoboth Boulevard

    88 m · 8 sec · North Rehoboth Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    2092 ft · 46 sec · North Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Dupont Boulevard

    7.5 mi · 10 min · North Dupont Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Bowers Beach, Magnolia

    2861 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bowers Beach Road

    92 m · 8 sec · Bowers Beach Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Beach Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Beach Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Clapham Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Clapham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2638 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · South State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Lebanon Road

    1629 ft · 36 sec · East Lebanon Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Old Mill Road

    1500 ft · 1 min · North Old Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Candlewicke Drive

    146 m · 21 sec · Candlewicke Drive

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dupont Boulevard
7.49 mi · 45%
South State Street
3.85 mi · 23%
North Walnut Street
1.39 mi · 8%
Clapham Road
1.35 mi · 8%
Old Beach Road
0.73 mi · 4%
Bowers Beach
0.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederica
00h 13m from Milford
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milford and Rain Showers near Highland Acres.

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?

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

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 Highland Acres. Straight-line distance: 15.25 mi (24.55 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

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

Population12,278
Coordinates38.9126100, -75.4279700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Highland Acres

#2 Highland Acres

Census designated place

Population3,459
Coordinates39.1209500, -75.5218700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-75.42797, 38.91261)
End: Highland Acres (-75.52187, 39.12095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Delaware · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Highland Acres. The current time is 02:41:19.

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.