How far is Milford, DE from Long Neck, DE?
The driving distance from Milford, DE to Long Neck, DE is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Long Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Long Neck.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Front Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Front Street
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Turn right onto South Rehoboth Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Rehoboth Boulevard
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Continue on Cedar Creek Road
1156 ft · 20 sec · Cedar Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward DE 1 South
1523 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coastal Highway
11.6 mi · 16 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn right onto Hudson Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Hudson Road
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Turn left onto Log Cabin Hill Road
2111 ft · 38 sec · Log Cabin Hill Road
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Turn right onto Cool Spring Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Cool Spring Road
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Turn left onto Harbeson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Harbeson Road
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Continue on Indian Mission Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Indian Mission Road
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Continue on Long Neck Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Neck Road
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Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Pot Nets Road
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Turn left onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
58 m · 14 sec · Half-Shelf Pond Road
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Turn left onto Woodduck Road
1031 ft · 45 sec · Woodduck Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Jay Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Long Neck.
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.
Coastal Highway
Merge slight left onto Coastal Highway
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Milford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Long Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Long Neck?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Milford and 14.7 miles from Long Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Milford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Long Neck.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Long Neck. Straight-line distance: 25.13 mi (40.44 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 Long Neck
Census designated place
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 38.6201100, -75.1507400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Neck (-75.15074, 38.62011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 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 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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