Origin
Millsboro, DE
Late night in Millsboro on Saturday
Local time
12:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millsboro, DE to Laurel, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millsboro, DE
Matt Barnard
Laurel, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Millsboro to Laurel, Delaware, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey spanning 16.4 miles. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. Since the entire drive takes place within the Northeast region, you won't experience major climate or time zone changes. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this short distance. Because there are no mandatory stops planned along the way, it serves as a highly efficient connection between these two Delaware towns. This route is best suited for those who prefer local roads over highway driving.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with the road. You will navigate exclusively on local thoroughfares like Shiloh Church Road, Hardscrabble Road, and Laurel Road, as the highway share for this trip is zero percent. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the first 7.3 miles while traveling along Shiloh Church Road. As you transition between these roads, be prepared for a drive that requires more focused steering than a typical high-speed sprint. The experience is intimate and local, trading high-speed efficiency for a more direct, winding path through the Delaware landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shiloh Church Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 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 East State Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 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 (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (DE 24 / North Millsboro Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (DE 24 / Laurel Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
|
East State Street
Turn left onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
DE 24 / North Millsboro Bypass
Turn left onto DE 24 / North Millsboro Bypass
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
DE 24 / Laurel Road
At end of road, turn right onto DE 24 / Laurel Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
DE 24 / East Market Street
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 24 / East Market Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Central Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Church Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Hardscrabble Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Laurel Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Betts Pond Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Millsboro Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shiloh Church Road
— 7.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro, DE and Laurel, DE.
1
Start on DE 24 Bus; DE 30
82 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto East State Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Street
3
Continue on DE 20 Alternate
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Betts Pond Road
4
Continue on Betts Pond Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Betts Pond Road
5
Turn left onto DE 24
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Millsboro Bypass
6
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Hardscrabble Road
7
Turn slight left onto Shiloh Church Road
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Shiloh Church Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto DE 24
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Road
9
Continue on DE 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 24
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Market Street
11
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
94 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Central Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
South Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Laurel on Saturday
Local time
12:04 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
17 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
26m 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 Millsboro, DE to Laurel, DE covers 16.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shiloh Church Road, Hardscrabble Road, Laurel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Millsboro, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (DE 24 / North Millsboro Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (DE 24 / Laurel Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Millsboro, DE to Laurel, 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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