How far is Milford, DE from Riverview, DE?

The driving distance from Milford, DE to Riverview, DE is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
11.02 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.04 mi
14.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.04 mi
Kilometers
14.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.02 mi
Kilometers
17.73 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverview
Fri, Oct 16, 2:43 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Fri, Oct 16, 3:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-10-16T14:23
Arrive Riverview
Fri, Oct 16, 2:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To Riverview
5.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Riverview.

  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

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Dupont Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1042 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Milford Neck Road

    1151 ft · 25 sec · Milford Neck Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Frederica Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Frederica Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    3153 ft · 1 min · East Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Johnny Cake Landing Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Johnny Cake Landing Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Andrews Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Andrews Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Marcel Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · Marcel Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcel Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Riverview.

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dupont Boulevard
4.57 mi · 41%
Frederica Road
1.65 mi · 15%
Andrews Lake Road
1.53 mi · 14%
North Walnut Street
1.39 mi · 13%
Johnny Cake Landing Road
0.96 mi · 9%
East Front Street
0.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Dupont Boulevard

Turn slight right onto North Dupont Boulevard

4.37 mi · 00h 06m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederica
00h 09m from Milford
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Riverview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to Riverview?

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 5.5 miles from Milford and 5.5 miles from Riverview.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Milford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Riverview.

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 Riverview. Straight-line distance: 9.04 mi (14.55 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

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

Population12,278
Coordinates38.9126100, -75.4279700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Riverview

Riverview is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0265000, -75.5107600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-75.42797, 38.91261)
End: Riverview (-75.51076, 39.0265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.25
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $1.62 $3.25
Mid-grade $4.77 $1.86 $3.72
Premium $5.07 $1.98 $3.95
Diesel $6.28 $2.45 $4.90

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Riverview. The current time is 14:23:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.