How far is Millsboro, DE from Milton, DE?
The driving distance from Millsboro, DE to Milton, DE is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
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Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millsboro and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro and Milton.
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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
9.9 mi · 15 min · Gravel Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto Shingle Point Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Shingle Point Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
64 m · 7 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Millsboro and Milton.
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.
Gravel Hill Road
Turn left onto Gravel Hill Road
9.92 mi · 00h 15m
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 Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Millsboro to Milton?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 6.7 miles from Millsboro and 6.8 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Millsboro and Sunny near Milton.
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 Milton. Straight-line distance: 12.9 mi (20.76 km).
#1 Millsboro
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,665 |
| Coordinates | 38.5915000, -75.2913000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 3,129 |
| Coordinates | 38.7776100, -75.3099100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-75.309909, 38.777612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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