Origin
Milford, DE
Night in Milford on Thursday
Local time
10:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, DE to Laurel, DE
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Laurel, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, DE to Laurel, DE covers 29.9 miles and takes about 44m 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, DuPont Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Dupont Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 44m drive with frequent turns across 29.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 14.4 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 DE 36 / Southeast Front Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 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 (DE 36 / Southeast Front Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (DE 36 / Causey Avenue): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Turn right onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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DE 36 / North Walnut Street
Turn left onto DE 36 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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DE 36 / Causey Avenue
Turn right onto DE 36 / Causey Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
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US 9 / County Seat Highway
Merge onto US 9 / County Seat Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 14.4 mi | 20m |
| County Seat Highway | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Lakeview Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Georgetown Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Causey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 14.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, DE and Laurel, DE.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto DE 36
136 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
3
Turn left onto DE 36
140 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto DE 36
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Causey Avenue
5
Continue on DE 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
6
Turn slight left onto US 113
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
7
Continue on US 113
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
DuPont Boulevard
8
Continue on US 113
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
9
Take the exit
236 ft
·
6 sec
10
Merge onto US 9
12 mi
·
17 min
·
County Seat Highway
11
Continue on Georgetown Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgetown Road
12
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
South Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Laurel, DE
Night in Laurel on Thursday
Local time
10:40 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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 Laurel, DE covers 29.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dupont Boulevard, County Seat Highway, DuPont Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 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 $4.96 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 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 36 / Southeast Front Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (DE 36 / Causey Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Milford, DE to Laurel, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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