How far is Millsboro, DE from Dover, DE?
The driving distance from Millsboro, DE to Dover, DE is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millsboro and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro and Dover.
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Start on Main Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on John J Williams Highway
914 ft · 25 sec · John J Williams Highway
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Turn left onto Gravel Hill Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · Gravel Hill Road
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Continue on Isaacs Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Isaacs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Creek Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Turn right onto Wilkins Road
846 ft · 17 sec · Wilkins Road
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Continue on Cedar Neck Road
567 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Neck Road
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Take the ramp right
1492 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coastal Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Coastal Highway
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Continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Bay Road
14.5 mi · 19 min · Bay Road
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 10: Dover, Camden
1279 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on South Bay Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Bay Road
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Turn left onto South Little Creek Road
574 ft · 20 sec · South Little Creek Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1763 ft · 48 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard North
1228 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Federal Street
128 m · 12 sec · Federal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loockerman Plaza
559 ft · 27 sec · Loockerman Plaza
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Turn sharp right onto Kings Highway
11 m · 2 sec · Kings Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Millsboro and Dover.
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.
Bay Road
Continue on Bay Road
14.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 Millsboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Millsboro to Dover?
The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Millsboro and 22.8 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Millsboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Millsboro and Dover. Straight-line distance: 41.11 mi (66.16 km).
#1 Millsboro
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,665 |
| Coordinates | 38.5915000, -75.2913000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
| Population | 38,199 |
| Coordinates | 39.1581700, -75.5243700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kings Highway (-75.524406, 39.158185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
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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