Origin
Millsboro, DE
Night in Millsboro on Friday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millsboro, DE to Milford, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millsboro, DE
Matt Barnard
Milford, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Millsboro and Milford, Delaware, you are looking at a quick 25.5-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes to complete. This route keeps you entirely within the Northeast region, making it an efficient trip that easily fits into a single day. Since the drive is short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy fuel expenses, with a budget of just $4 covering your gas. Navigating this path involves a straightforward transition between local roads, ensuring you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that serves as a perfect option for those needing to move between these two Delaware towns without any major logistical hurdles.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing East State Street, Washington Street, and Dupont Boulevard to reach your destination. Because there is no highway share, the pace remains steady and dependent on local traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising. The character of the road is strictly functional and requires your full attention due to the frequent turns along the way. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches here, so be prepared for a drive that demands consistent engagement with the local road network.
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.
Dupont Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m 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 (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (DE 24 Bus; DE 30 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): 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
|
~0m in
|
East State Street
Turn left onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 24 Bus; DE 30 / Washington Street
Turn left onto DE 24 Bus; DE 30 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
DE 36 / North Walnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto DE 36 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Turn right onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 22.3 mi | 31m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Lakeview Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Causey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 22.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro, DE and Milford, DE.
1
Start on DE 24 Bus; DE 30
82 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto East State Street
197 ft
·
14 sec
·
East State Street
3
Turn left onto DE 24 Bus; DE 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto US 113; DE 20; DE 24
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
5
Continue on US 113
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
DuPont Boulevard
6
Continue on US 113
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
7
Turn slight right onto DE 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
8
Continue on DE 36
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Causey Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto DE 36
140 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Walnut Street
10
Turn right onto DE 36
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
11
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Milford, DE
Night in Milford on Friday
Local time
10:39 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
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
39m 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 Milford, DE covers 26 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dupont Boulevard, DuPont Boulevard, Lakeview Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.31 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 39m 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 (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (DE 24 Bus; DE 30 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Millsboro, DE to Milford, 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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