Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
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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Ocean View, DE
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The drive from Milford, DE to Ocean View, DE covers 38.4 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dupont Boulevard, Vines Creek Road, Atlantic Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Dupont Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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.
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 38.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto DE 36 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto DE 36 / Causey Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto DE 20 / Dagsboro Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 24.7 mi | 35m |
| Vines Creek Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Dagsboro Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Lakeview Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Causey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, DE and Ocean View, DE.
Start on this road
Turn right onto DE 36
Turn left onto DE 36
Turn right onto DE 36
Continue on DE 36
Turn slight left onto US 113
Continue on US 113
Continue on US 113
Turn left onto DE 20
Continue on DE 20
Turn straight onto DE 20; DE 26
Continue on DE 26
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Milford, DE · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Milford, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ocean View, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 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 | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Milford on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Ocean View on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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