How far is Smyrna, DE from Millsboro, DE?

The driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Millsboro, DE is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.72 mi
01h 19m
Flight
51.75 mi
83.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.75 mi
Kilometers
83.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.72 mi
Kilometers
91.29 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millsboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-17T22:40
Arrive Millsboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Milford
DE

City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America

From Smyrna
28.4 mi
00h 39m
To Millsboro
28.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Millsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Millsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    14 m · 9 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2105 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Dupont Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington

    569 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches

    1714 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bay Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

    27.2 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    539 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1051 ft · 36 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1361 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Millsboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 113 South
27.3 mi · 48%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 26%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12.4 mi · 22%
South Dupont Boulevard
1.03 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.4 mi · 1%
DE 1 Toll South
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 113 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

27.2 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 39m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Millsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Millsboro?

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Smyrna and 28.3 miles from Millsboro.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Millsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

28 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

56 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

62 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

63 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Millsboro. Straight-line distance: 51.75 mi (83.29 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

Town in Delaware

Population12,163
Coordinates39.2998300, -75.6046500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Millsboro

#2 Millsboro

Town of the United States

Population4,665
Coordinates38.5915000, -75.2913000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-75.60465, 39.29983)
End: Millsboro (-75.2913, 38.5915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.20 $18.40
Premium $4.95 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $5.98 $11.96 $23.92

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Millsboro. The current time is 22:40:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.