Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, DE
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Millsboro, DE
Matt Barnard
If you are looking for a quick transition between Georgetown and Millsboro, this 9.6-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate Delaware’s Northeast corridor. Expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly excursion. You will primarily navigate via Dupont Boulevard, South Bedford Street, and Zoar Road. Because the entire route is local, you have the flexibility to complete the journey in a single session without needing to plan for lengthy travel breaks.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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.
This 9.6-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a slower pace as you transition between local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 5.9 miles you spend on Dupont Boulevard. The character of the road changes as you move off the main boulevard and onto local streets like South Bedford and Zoar Road. Expect a straightforward experience that focuses on navigating local infrastructure rather than long-distance highway cruising.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
22 ft
Total Descent
52 ft
Highest Point
54 ft
Elevation Range
37 ft
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 around 0.1 miles in near South Bedford Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (South Bedford Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.5 miles (Zoar Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Right onto South Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto South Bedford Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto Zoar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Wood Branch Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto DE 24 Bus; DE 30 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| South Bedford Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Zoar Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Wood Branch Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| The Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Millsboro, DE.
Start on US 9; DE 404
Continue on South Bedford Street
Enter roundabout onto South Bedford Street
Continue on South Bedford Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Zoar Road
Turn right onto Wood Branch Road
Turn left onto US 113
Take the exit
Turn left onto DE 24 Bus; DE 30
Continue on DE 24 Bus; DE 30
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
1:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Millsboro on Saturday
Local time
1:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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