How far is Smyrna, DE from Milton, DE?
The driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Milton, DE is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Milton.
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Start on East South Street
14 m · 9 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2105 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
569 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 9 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 left to continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Coastal Highway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Coastal Highway
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Take the exit slight right
113 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street Extended
3.2 mi · 5 min · Union Street Extended
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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 Smyrna 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.
Bay Road
Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 00h 20m
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 Smyrna to Milton?
The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 21.7 miles from Smyrna and 21.6 miles from Milton.
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 3.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Smyrna and Rain Showers Likely near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Frederica
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Milton. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.4 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 3,129 |
| Coordinates | 38.7776100, -75.3099100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-75.30991, 38.77761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
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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