Origin
Milford, DE
Morning in Milford on Saturday
Local time
8:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Milford, DE to Bethany Beach, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, DE
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Bethany Beach, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, DE to Bethany Beach, DE covers 36.2 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coastal Highway, South Rehoboth Boulevard, Southeast Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33 miles on Coastal Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 36.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coastal Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 33 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near DE 36 / Southeast Front Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milford, DE to Bethany Beach, DE is easy. At 59m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 36 / Southeast Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (DE 1 Business / South Rehoboth Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (DE 1 Business): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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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DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Turn left onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
DE 1 Business / South Rehoboth Boulevard
Turn right onto DE 1 Business / South Rehoboth Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
DE 1 Business
Take the ramp onto DE 1 Business toward DE 1 South
Navigation decision point
Toward DE 1 South
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
DE 1 / Coastal Highway
Merge onto DE 1 / Coastal Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
36 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Campbell Place
Turn left onto Campbell Place
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Highway | 33 mi | 52m |
| South Rehoboth Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Front Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| DE 1 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Campbell Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coastal Highway
— 33 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, DE and Bethany Beach, DE.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto DE 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Front Street
3
Turn right onto DE 1 Business
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Rehoboth Boulevard
4
Continue on DE 1 Business; DE 30
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cedar Creek Road
5
Take the ramp onto DE 1 Business
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
DE 1 Business
Toward DE 1 South
6
Merge onto DE 1
33 mi
·
52 min
·
Coastal Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
8
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
9
Turn left onto Campbell Place
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Campbell Place
10
Arrive at destination
Campbell Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Milford, DE · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Milford, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethany Beach, DE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bethany Beach, 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
$6.00 one way
$12.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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
Bethany Beach, DE
Morning in Bethany Beach on Saturday
Local time
8:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
4 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
59m 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 Milford, DE to Bethany Beach, DE covers 36.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coastal Highway, South Rehoboth Boulevard, Southeast Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Milford, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.00 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 Milford, DE to Bethany Beach, DE is easy. At 59m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 36 / Southeast Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (DE 1 Business / South Rehoboth Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (DE 1 Business): Navigation decision point.
The route from Milford, DE to Bethany Beach, 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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