How far is Milton, DE from Smyrna, DE?
The driving distance from Milton, DE to Smyrna, DE is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Smyrna.
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Start on Front Street
24 m · 3 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Union Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Union Street
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Take the ramp left
46 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto Coastal Highway
8.9 mi · 12 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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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: South Smyrna
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Dupont Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2058 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
14 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Smyrna.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Frederica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Milton and 22.2 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Milton and Rain Showers Likely near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Frederica
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 Frederica.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.4 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 3,129 |
| Coordinates | 38.7776100, -75.3099100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-75.604736, 39.299884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
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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