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Trip from Bear, DE to Millsboro, DE

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

83.2 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Delaware, United States

Bear, DE

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Downtown Millsboro, DE, DE

Millsboro, DE

Matt Barnard

Trip Overview

The drive from Bear, DE to Millsboro, DE covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bear Corbitt Road, Pulaski Highway, DE 1 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.6 miles from Bear, DE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 83.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 83.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bear Corbitt Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bear, DE to Millsboro, DE is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bear, DE to Millsboro, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bear Corbitt Road
Pulaski Highway
DE 1 South
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Bay Road
US 113 South
Washington Street
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bear Corbitt Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bear, DE and Millsboro, DE.

1

Start on Old Hamburg Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Old Hamburg Road
2

Turn right onto Bear Corbitt Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Bear Corbitt Road
3

Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Pulaski Highway
4

Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover

0.3 mi · 22 sec · DE 1 South: Dover
5

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

7.3 mi · 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

28 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

3.0 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

1.6 mi · 1 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Continue on Bay Road

15 mi · 19 min · Bay Road
11

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

27 mi · 39 min · US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
12

Take the exit slight left

0.1 mi · 18 sec
13

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Washington Street
14

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.6 miles from Bear, DE, or about 54m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.6 miles or 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millsboro, DE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bear, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bear, DE

This is one driving day of about 83.2 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bear, DE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.6 mi from Bear, DE · 54m into the drive

town in Delaware, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Camden, DE

42 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Smyrna, DE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Camden, DE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Bear, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Millsboro, DE

The final approach into Millsboro, DE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.79 one way

$27.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.11 $30.21
premium $4.93 $16.14 $32.27
diesel $5.61 $18.37 $36.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25 0 $8.74 $3.99
Efficient EV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33
EV Truck/SUV 33.3 0 $11.65 $5.32

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bear, DE

Morning in Bear on Saturday

Local time

6:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Millsboro, DE

Morning in Millsboro on Saturday

Local time

6:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Camden, DE

42 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 49m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bear, DE to Millsboro, DE covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bear Corbitt Road, Pulaski Highway, DE 1 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.6 miles from Bear, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Bear, DE to Millsboro, DE is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bear, DE to Millsboro, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bear, DE to Millsboro, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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