Origin
Ocean View, DE
Late night in Ocean View on Saturday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean View, 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
1h 1m
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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean View, DE
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Milford, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ocean View, DE to Milford, DE covers 38.4 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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 23.9 miles on Dupont Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 38.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Dupont Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ocean View, DE to Milford, DE is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 113; DE 20 / Dupont Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
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US 113; DE 20 / Dupont Boulevard
Turn right onto US 113; DE 20 / Dupont Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
DE 36 / North Walnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto DE 36 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Turn right onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 23.9 mi | 34m |
| Vines Creek Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Dagsboro Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Lakeview Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Causey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 23.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean View, DE and Milford, DE.
1
Start on Church Avenue
400 ft
·
22 sec
·
Church Avenue
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue
496 ft
·
19 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto DE 26
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
4
Continue on DE 26
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Vines Creek Road
5
Continue on DE 20; DE 26
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on DE 20
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Dagsboro Road
7
Turn right onto US 113; DE 20
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
8
Continue on US 113
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
DuPont Boulevard
9
Continue on US 113
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
10
Turn slight right onto DE 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
11
Continue on DE 36
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Causey Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto DE 36
140 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto DE 36
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
14
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Ocean View, DE · 33m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Ocean View, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milford, DE
The final approach into Milford, 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
$6.37 one way
$12.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Milford, DE
Late night in Milford on Saturday
Local time
12:59 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
3 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
1h 1m 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 Ocean View, DE to Milford, DE covers 38.4 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dupont Boulevard, Vines Creek Road, Atlantic Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Ocean View, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.37 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.
The drive from Ocean View, DE to Milford, DE is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 113; DE 20 / Dupont Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (DE 36 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ocean View, 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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