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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
5 mi · 8 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto Webbs Lane
657 ft · 31 sec · Webbs Lane
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Turn left onto McDaniel Drive
560 ft · 27 sec · McDaniel Drive
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Turn right onto Steele Road
739 ft · 32 sec · Steele Road
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederica.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Kent Acres. Straight-line distance: 16.01 mi (25.77 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 Kent Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 1,890 |
| Coordinates | 39.1317800, -75.5249200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent Acres (-75.52492, 39.13178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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