How far is Millsboro, DE from Laurel, DE?
The driving distance from Millsboro, DE to Laurel, DE is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 Millsboro and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro and Laurel.
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Start on Main Street
25 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Betts Pond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Betts Pond Road
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Continue on Betts Pond Road
665 ft · 21 sec · Betts Pond Road
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Turn left onto North Millsboro Bypass
1323 ft · 26 sec · North Millsboro Bypass
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Continue on Hardscrabble Road
5 mi · 8 min · Hardscrabble Road
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Turn slight left onto Shiloh Church Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Shiloh Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurel Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Market Street
1037 ft · 32 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · South 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 Millsboro 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.
Shiloh Church Road
Turn slight left onto Shiloh Church Road
7.28 mi · 00h 11m
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 Millsboro and Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Millsboro to Laurel?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 8.1 miles from Millsboro and 9.8 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Millsboro 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 Millsboro and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 15.32 mi (24.65 km).
#1 Millsboro
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,665 |
| Coordinates | 38.5915000, -75.2913000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: South Central Avenue (-75.571197, 38.556519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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