Origin
Middletown, DE
Morning in Middletown on Friday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, DE to Milford, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, DE
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Milford, DE
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Trip Overview
This 45.2-mile journey from Middletown to Milford, Delaware, is a quick 46-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like South Broad Street and Summit Bridge Road, with a small portion on South Dupont Parkway, but no significant highway time as the highway share is 0%. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and urban-to-local road profile, it's perfectly suited for a single day's adventure without the need for an overnight stop. The entire drive stays within Delaware, offering a straightforward exploration of the local landscape.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 45.2-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and county roads for the entire 46-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, navigating through communities rather than cruising on an open highway. It’s a drive that keeps you connected to the local environment.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Broad Street 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 Middletown, DE to Milford, DE is easy. At 46m 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 Middletown, DE to Milford, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broad Street | — | — |
| Summit Bridge Road | — | — |
| South Dupont Parkway | — | — |
| DE 1 | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Bay Road | — | — |
| US 113 South | — | — |
| North Walnut Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Broad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, DE and Milford, DE.
1
Start on East Main Street
98 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
3
Continue on Summit Bridge Road
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Summit Bridge Road
4
Take the ramp straight toward Summit Bridge Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Summit Bridge Road
5
Merge slight left onto South Dupont Parkway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dupont Parkway
6
Turn left onto DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
7
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
13 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
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
12
Take the exit slight left
502 ft
·
16 sec
13
Continue on North Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Walnut Street
14
Keep slight right to continue on North Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
15
Turn left onto Southeast Front Street
200 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
16
Turn left
302 ft
·
22 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Middletown, DE · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Middletown, 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
$7.49 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Milford on Friday
Local time
10:21 AM
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
5 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
46m 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 Middletown, DE to Milford, DE covers 45.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Broad Street, Summit Bridge Road, South Dupont Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Middletown, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.49 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 Middletown, DE to Milford, DE is easy. At 46m 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 Middletown, DE to Milford, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Middletown, 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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