How far is Milton, DE from Seaford, DE?

The driving distance from Milton, DE to Seaford, DE is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
21.19 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.77 mi
30.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.77 mi
Kilometers
30.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.19 mi
Kilometers
34.1 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seaford
Thu, May 21, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Fri, May 22, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-21T23:06
Arrive Seaford
Thu, May 21, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Georgetown
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Milton
11.1 mi
00h 15m
To Seaford
10.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Seaford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Seaford.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    64 m · 10 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Shingle Point Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Shingle Point Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gravel Hill Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Gravel Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Shingle Point Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Shingle Point Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewes Georgetown Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lewes Georgetown Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward The Circle

    51 m · 7 sec · North Bedford Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto North Bedford Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridgeville Road

    1915 ft · 56 sec · Bridgeville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Seashore Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cokesbury Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cokesbury Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Cokesbury Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cokesbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Furnace Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Old Furnace Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Middleford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Middleford Road

  16. 16

    Continue on High Street

    997 ft · 49 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Pine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Seaford.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shingle Point Road
4.41 mi · 21%
Seashore Highway
4.4 mi · 21%
Cokesbury Road
2.86 mi · 14%
Middleford Road
2.82 mi · 13%
Old Furnace Road
2.65 mi · 12%
Lewes Georgetown Highway
1.65 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Seashore Highway

Continue on Seashore Highway

4.4 mi · 00h 07m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 15m from Milton
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Milton and Rain Showers Likely near Seaford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milton to Seaford?

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 11.1 miles from Milton and 10.1 miles from Seaford.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Milton and Rain Showers Likely near Seaford.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgetown, 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 Georgetown.

BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

40 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

41 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

41 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Ocean City, MD

46 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Seaford. Straight-line distance: 18.77 mi (30.21 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Delaware, USA

Population3,129
Coordinates38.7776100, -75.3099100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Seaford

#2 Seaford

City in Delaware, United States

Population8,246
Coordinates38.6412300, -75.6110400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-75.309909, 38.777612)
End: South Pine Street (-75.610981, 38.641272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $3.06
Round trip
$6.13
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.06 $6.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $4.95 $3.72 $7.43
Diesel $5.98 $4.49 $8.97

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Seaford. The current time is 23:06:22.

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