How far is Newport, DE from Milford, DE?
The driving distance from Newport, DE to Milford, DE is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Milford.
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Start on South James Street
10 m · 1 sec · South James Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 141 South: New Castle
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1667 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newark, Baltimore
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
2960 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
2031 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight left
153 m · 16 sec
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Continue on North Walnut Street
2092 ft · 46 sec · North Walnut Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Front Street
61 m · 9 sec · Southeast Front Street
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Turn left
92 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Milford?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Newport and 32.1 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.41 one way or $18.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
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 Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Milford. Straight-line distance: 56.2 mi (90.44 km).
#1 Newport
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 874 |
| Coordinates | 39.7137200, -75.6093700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America
| Population | 12,278 |
| Coordinates | 38.9126100, -75.4279700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.16 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
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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