How far is Milford, DE from Hockessin, DE?

The driving distance from Milford, DE to Hockessin, DE is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
69.31 mi
01h 31m
Flight
62.14 mi
100 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.14 mi
Kilometers
100 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.31 mi
Kilometers
111.55 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hockessin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Hockessin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Smyrna
DE

Town in Delaware

From Milford
34.7 mi
00h 45m
To Hockessin
34.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.9 mi · 20 min · North Dupont Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Stanton Christiana Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Mitch Road

    1947 ft · 37 sec · Mitch Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Limestone Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Limestone Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    689 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on McKennans Church Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · McKennans Church Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Newport Gap Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Newport Gap Pike

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Lancaster Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Yorklyn Road

    532 ft · 26 sec · Yorklyn Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Old Lancaster Pike

    84 m · 8 sec · Old Lancaster Pike

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Lancaster Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
44.2 mi · 64%
North Dupont Boulevard
14.9 mi · 22%
McKennans Church Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Limestone Road
1.69 mi · 2%
Lancaster Pike
1.67 mi · 2%
Stanton Christiana Road
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
00h 45m from Milford
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Milford and 34.6 miles from Hockessin.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

18 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

43 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

49 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

53 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Hockessin. Straight-line distance: 62.14 mi (100 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

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

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

#2 Hockessin

Census designated place

Population13,527
Coordinates39.7876100, -75.6966000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-75.42797, 38.91261)
End: Hockessin (-75.6966, 39.78761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $10.01
Round trip
$20.02
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.01 $20.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.95 $12.14 $24.27
Diesel $5.98 $14.65 $29.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Hockessin. The current time is 22:44:26.

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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.