Origin
Milford, DE
Night in Milford on Thursday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, DE to Newport, DE
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Newport, DE
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, DE to Newport, DE covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, North Dupont Boulevard, Stanton Christiana Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 64.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near DE 36 / Southeast Front Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (DE 1 Business / North Rehoboth Boulevard): 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.
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
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Walnut Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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DE 1 Business / North Rehoboth Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto DE 1 Business / North Rehoboth Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
20.8 mi into trip
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~28m in
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DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Milford, DE to Newport, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via DE 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 44.2 mi | 51m |
| North Dupont Boulevard | 14.9 mi | 19m |
| Stanton Christiana Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Newport Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Walnut Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mitch Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Rehoboth Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 44.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, DE and Newport, DE.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto DE 36
136 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
3
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto DE 1 Business
290 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Rehoboth Boulevard
5
Turn straight onto DE 1 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Walnut Street
6
Turn slight right onto US 113; DE 1 Business
15 mi
·
19 min
·
North Dupont Boulevard
7
Continue on DE 1 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
8
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on DE 7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanton Christiana Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on DE 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on DE 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Newport Pike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on DE 4
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Market Street
16
Turn right onto South James Street
88 ft
·
9 sec
·
South James Street
17
Continue on South James Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
South James Street
18
Arrive at destination
South James Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Milford, DE · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Milford, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newport, DE
The final approach into Newport, DE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Newport, DE
Night in Newport on Thursday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Smyrna, DE
32 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
1 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
1h 21m 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 Newport, DE covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, North Dupont Boulevard, Stanton Christiana Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 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 $10.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 36 / Southeast Front Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (DE 1 Business / North Rehoboth Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Milford, DE to Newport, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
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