How far is Milford, DE from Laurel, DE?
The driving distance from Milford, DE to Laurel, DE is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Laurel.
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Start on the route
10 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Front Street
42 m · 10 sec · Southeast Front Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
43 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Causey Avenue
1424 ft · 28 sec · Causey Avenue
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Continue on Lakeview Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Dupont Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on DuPont Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · DuPont Boulevard
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
9.2 mi · 13 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
72 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Seat Highway
11.9 mi · 18 min · County Seat Highway
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Continue on Georgetown Road
3240 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
2903 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Laurel.
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.
County Seat Highway
Merge slight left onto County Seat Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Milford and Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Laurel?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Milford and 14.9 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milford and Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 25.79 mi (41.5 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 Laurel
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
| Population | 4,511 |
| Coordinates | 38.5565000, -75.5713100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel (-75.57131, 38.5565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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