How far is Milford, DE from Kent Acres, DE?

The driving distance from Milford, DE to Kent Acres, DE is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
17.51 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.01 mi
25.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.01 mi
Kilometers
25.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.51 mi
Kilometers
28.18 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent Acres
Mon, Jun 1, 4:45 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Mon, Jun 1, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-06-01T16:18
Arrive Kent Acres
Mon, Jun 1, 4:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
Frederica
DE

Town in Delaware, United States

From Milford
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Kent Acres
8.8 mi
00h 13m

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
77°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Kent 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

    5 mi · 8 min · South State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Webbs Lane

    657 ft · 31 sec · Webbs Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McDaniel Drive

    560 ft · 27 sec · McDaniel Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Steele Road

    739 ft · 32 sec · Steele Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Steele Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Kent 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
91.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dupont Boulevard
7.49 mi · 43%
South State Street
5 mi · 29%
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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederica
00h 13m from Milford
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milford and Partly Sunny near Kent Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to Kent Acres?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.8 miles from Milford and 8.8 miles from Kent Acres.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milford and Partly Sunny near Kent 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 Kent Acres. Straight-line distance: 16.01 mi (25.77 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

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

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

#2 Kent Acres

Census designated place

Population1,890
Coordinates39.1317800, -75.5249200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-75.42797, 38.91261)
End: Kent Acres (-75.52492, 39.13178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.53 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.98 $3.71 $7.42

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Kent Acres. The current time is 16:18:01.

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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.