Origin
Millsboro, DE
Late night in Millsboro on Saturday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millsboro, DE to Lewes, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millsboro, DE
Matt Barnard
Lewes, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Millsboro to Lewes, Delaware, you are in for a quick 16.3-mile trip that typically takes about 25 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the short duration makes it easy to complete without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $3 for fuel, making this a very affordable local connection within the Northeast region. Because the entire route remains within the state of Delaware, you will not have to worry about crossing regional boundaries or adjusting for major time zone changes. It is a straightforward, practical commute that serves as an efficient link between these two towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, as the route relies entirely on local roads like John J. Williams Highway, Hollyville Road, and Hollymount Road. Because this path avoids major high-speed arteries, you should prepare for a more rhythmic pace that requires your full attention at intersections. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, so the experience is defined by these constant shifts in direction. It feels much more like a neighborhood connector than a high-speed travel corridor, giving you a very grounded perspective of the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hollyville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 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 around 7.6 miles in near DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road.
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 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road
Turn left onto DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road
Enter roundabout onto DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 9; DE 404 / Lewes Georgetown Highway
Merge onto US 9; DE 404 / Lewes Georgetown Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 9 BUS / Savannah Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9 BUS / Savannah Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollyville Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Beaver Dam Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Savannah Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| John J Williams Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hollymount Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lewes Georgetown Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hollyville Road
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro, DE and Lewes, DE.
1
Start on DE 24 Bus; DE 30
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on DE 24 Bus; DE 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John J Williams Highway
3
Continue on Hollyville Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hollyville Road
4
Continue on Hollymount Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollymount Road
5
Turn left onto DE 23
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Beaver Dam Road
6
Enter roundabout onto DE 23
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
Beaver Dam Road
7
Continue on DE 23
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Beaver Dam Road
8
Enter roundabout
271 ft
·
5 sec
9
Continue
251 ft
·
5 sec
10
Take the ramp
212 ft
·
6 sec
11
Merge onto US 9; DE 404
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lewes Georgetown Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9 BUS
417 ft
·
5 sec
·
Savannah Road
13
Continue on US 9 BUS
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Savannah Road
14
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
West 3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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
Lewes, DE
Late night in Lewes on Saturday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
16 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
28m 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 Lewes, DE covers 16.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollyville Road, Beaver Dam Road, Savannah 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 $2.70 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 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (DE 23 / Beaver Dam Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Millsboro, DE to Lewes, 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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