How far is Townsend, DE from Milford, DE?

The driving distance from Townsend, DE to Milford, DE is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
39.86 mi
00h 43m
Flight
36.21 mi
58.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.21 mi
Kilometers
58.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.86 mi
Kilometers
64.15 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Townsend
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Townsend
2026-04-23T10:32
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Townsend
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Dover
DE

City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

From Townsend
20.1 mi
00h 21m
To Milford
19.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Townsend and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Townsend and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    119 m · 15 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lattomus Street

    136 m · 21 sec · Lattomus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    144 m · 19 sec · Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2923 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Summit Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Summit Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Summit Bridge Road

    744 ft · 20 sec · Summit Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Dupont Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · South Dupont Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches

    1855 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bay Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road

  13. 13

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

    2031 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    153 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    2092 ft · 46 sec · North Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast Front Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Southeast Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Townsend and Milford.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 41%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 37%
South Dupont Parkway
4.46 mi · 11%
Summit Bridge Road
1.69 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
1.44 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 21m from Townsend
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Townsend and Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Townsend to Milford?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Townsend and 19.8 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Townsend and Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

1 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

60 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

61 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Wilmington station

64 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Townsend and Milford. Straight-line distance: 36.21 mi (58.27 km).

Townsend

#1 Townsend

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Population2,764
Coordinates39.3951100, -75.6916000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

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

Population12,278
Coordinates38.9126100, -75.4279700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-75.691846, 39.395035)
End: (-75.428053, 38.912617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Townsend and Milford. The current time is 10:32:24.

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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.