Origin
Camden, DE
Afternoon in Camden on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, DE to Milford, DE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, DE
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Milford, DE
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.5-mile journey from Camden to Milford in Delaware is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 27 minutes. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, with a low highway share of just 2%, making it a relaxed drive. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $3, reflecting the short distance. This route stays within the Northeast region of the US, offering a straightforward connection between two points in Delaware. It's an ideal option if you're looking for a quick, uncomplicated transit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 17.5-mile trip. With only a 2% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on Bay Road, South State Street, and North Walnut Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on Bay Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This route doesn't feature extensive highway mileage, so the driving experience will be characterized by navigating local traffic and intersections rather than high-speed cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bay Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near DE 10 / Lebanon Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (DE 10 / Lebanon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (DE 10 / Lebanon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (US 113; DE 1 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 10 / Lebanon Road
Enter roundabout onto DE 10 / Lebanon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
DE 10 / Lebanon Road
Right onto DE 10 / Lebanon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 113; DE 1 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Ge...
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Walnut Street
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walnut Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Camden, DE to Milford, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.
Georgetown
15.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via US 113; DE 1 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Road | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| South State Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| North Walnut Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Clapham Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lebanon Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 113 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Camden Wyoming Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bay Road
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, DE and Milford, DE.
1
Start on DE 10
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Camden Wyoming Avenue
2
Continue on DE 10
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Lebanon Road
3
Enter roundabout onto DE 10
421 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lebanon Road
4
Continue on DE 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto South State Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South State Street
6
Continue on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on Clapham Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Clapham Road
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
9
Merge onto DE 1
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Bay Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 113; DE 1 Business
Toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
11
Take the exit
501 ft
·
15 sec
12
Continue on DE 1 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Walnut Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
14
Turn left onto DE 36
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
15
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Milford, DE
Afternoon in Milford on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Camden, DE to Milford, DE covers 17.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bay Road, South State Street, North Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Camden, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.90 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (DE 10 / Lebanon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (DE 10 / Lebanon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (US 113; DE 1 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Camden, DE to Milford, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.
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