Origin
Wilmington, DE
Afternoon in Wilmington on Friday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington, DE to Milford, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmington, DE
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Milford, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Wilmington to Milford, you can expect a straightforward 68.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within Delaware, keeping you in the Northeast region for the duration of your travel. Because it is a manageable distance, you can easily tackle this as a single-day trip without needing to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $11 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from the northern part of the state to the central region efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
You will spend your time behind the wheel navigating a mix of roads, including the Wilmington Expressway, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and Bay Road. While only 9% of the route consists of major highways, the drive is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which spans 42.8 miles. Expect the road to transition from faster expressway sections into more technical local driving as you head toward your destination. This shifting character keeps the experience engaging, even if you are not dealing with long, straight stretches of pavement.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover...
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
US 113; DE 1 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Ge...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wilmington, DE and Milford, DE, road signs point toward Dover and Beaches.
Dover
7.3 mi in
|
~11m
Beaches
7.3 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 42.8 mi | 49m |
| Bay Road | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Wilmington Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Delaware Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Walnut Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North King Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 113 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 42.8 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington, DE and Milford, DE.
1
Start on US 13 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North King Street
2
Turn straight onto US 13 Business
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 95; US 202
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on I 95
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 4A
Toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
9
Merge onto DE 1
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on DE 1
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Bay Road
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 113; DE 1 Business
Toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
16
Take the exit
501 ft
·
15 sec
17
Continue on DE 1 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Walnut Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
19
Turn left onto DE 36
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
20
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Wilmington, DE · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Wilmington, 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
$11.31 one way
$22.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Delaware Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Milford on Friday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Smyrna, DE
34 mi in
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
2 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 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 Wilmington, DE to Milford, DE covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Bay Road, Wilmington Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Wilmington, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.31 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wilmington, DE and Milford, DE, road signs point toward Dover and Beaches.
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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