How far is Millsboro, DE from Lewes, DE?
The driving distance from Millsboro, DE to Lewes, DE is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millsboro and Lewes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro and Lewes.
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Start on Main Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on John J Williams Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · John J Williams Highway
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Continue on Hollyville Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Hollyville Road
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Continue on Hollymount Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollymount Road
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Turn left onto Beaver Dam Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Dam Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Beaver Dam Road
46 m · 3 sec · Beaver Dam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Dam Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Beaver Dam Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
83 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
65 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewes Georgetown Highway
615 ft · 10 sec · Lewes Georgetown Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Savannah Road
127 m · 6 sec · Savannah Road
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Continue on Savannah Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Savannah Road
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
28 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Millsboro and Lewes.
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.
Hollyville Road
Continue on Hollyville Road
5.85 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Millsboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Millsboro to Lewes?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Long Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Millsboro and 8.1 miles from Lewes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Millsboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewes.
Stop Ideas Near Long Neck
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 Millsboro and Lewes. Straight-line distance: 15.07 mi (24.25 km).
#1 Millsboro
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,665 |
| Coordinates | 38.5915000, -75.2913000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewes
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America
| Population | 3,417 |
| Coordinates | 38.7745600, -75.1393500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-75.139466, 38.774404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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