Origin
Delmar, DE
Evening in Delmar on Friday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delmar, DE to Milford, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delmar, DE
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Milford, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Delmar, DE to Milford, DE covers 37.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dupont Boulevard, County Seat Highway, Sussex Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on Dupont Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 37.4 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.
Dupont Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Grove Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Bi State Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 37.3 miles (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Grove Street
Turn right onto East Grove Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bi State Boulevard
Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
DE 36 / North Walnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto DE 36 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Turn right onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| County Seat Highway | 12 mi | 17m |
| Sussex Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Bi State Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Lakeview Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Snake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Causey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 13.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delmar, DE and Milford, DE.
1
Start on North 1st Street
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn right onto East Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Grove Street
3
Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bi State Boulevard
4
Turn right onto West Snake Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Snake Road
5
Turn left onto US 13
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Sussex Highway
6
Turn right onto US 9
12 mi
·
17 min
·
County Seat Highway
7
Turn left onto US 113
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
8
Continue on US 113
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
DuPont Boulevard
9
Continue on US 113
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
10
Turn slight right onto DE 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
11
Continue on DE 36
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Causey Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto DE 36
140 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto DE 36
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
14
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Delmar, DE · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Delmar, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milford, DE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Milford, DE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Milford on Friday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Georgetown, DE
19 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
56m 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 Delmar, DE to Milford, DE covers 37.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dupont Boulevard, County Seat Highway, Sussex Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Delmar, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.20 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 is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Bi State Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 37.3 miles (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Delmar, DE to Milford, 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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