How far is Milford, DE from Newark, DE?
The driving distance from Milford, DE to Newark, DE is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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 01h 09m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Newark.
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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
14.9 mi · 20 min · North Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
1256 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North
106 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Continue on Sunset Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road
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Continue on Chapel Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Chapel Street
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Continue on Capitol Trail
809 ft · 14 sec · Capitol Trail
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Continue on Library Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Library Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Newark.
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.
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.
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 leaving Milford and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Newark?
The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 31.4 miles from Milford and 35.2 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milford and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
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 Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Newark. Straight-line distance: 55.99 mi (90.1 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 Newark
City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 33,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.6837200, -75.7496600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.749701, 39.68374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.05 | $28.11 |
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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