Where is Milton, Delaware, USA?

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Where is Milton Located? - Milton is a city located in the Sussex County of Delaware, United States. Milton lies between 32.0809 Degrees North latitudes and 81.0912 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Milton, Delaware

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Where is Milton Located?

Milton is a city located in the Sussex County of Delaware, United States. Milton lies between 32.0809 Degrees North latitudes and 81.0912 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Milton city is 3291 people and the city has a total area of 1.79 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Milton, Delaware Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMilton
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
State CapitalDover
US RegionSouth Atlantic
Latitude38.777° N
Longitude75.309° W
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Land Area1.15 sq mi
Water Area0.04 sq mi
Total Area1.19 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)3,291
Population DensityApproximately 2,860 per sq mi
ZIP Codes19968
Area Code302
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code10-48840
Congressional DistrictDelaware At-Large Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Milton

CategoryDetails
Airport NameDelaware Coastal Airport
IATA CodeGED
PortNo commercial port; Broadkill River provides recreational boating access.
Major HighwaysDelaware Route 5, Delaware Route 16, Delaware Route 30
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is in Wilmington.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceDART First State
  • Delaware Route 5 – Connects Milton with Harbeson, Lewes, and nearby coastal communities.
  • Delaware Route 16 – East-west route linking Milton with Ellendale, Greenwood, and Broadkill Beach.
  • Delaware Route 30 – Connects Milton to Georgetown and inland Sussex County.
  • Delaware Route 1 – Nearby coastal highway providing access to Dover, Wilmington, and Delaware Beaches.

Top Places to Visit in Milton, Delaware

Landmark NameType
Dogfish Head BreweryBrewery
Prime Hook National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Refuge
Milton Historical Society MuseumMuseum
Milton Memorial ParkPark
Wagamon's PondLake
Broadkill RiverNatural Attraction
Governor's WalkHistoric Site
Lavinia Street Historic DistrictHistoric District
Prime Hook BeachBeach
Milton TheatrePerforming Arts Venue

Driving Distances from Milton, Delaware to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
LewesDelaware1015 minutes
GeorgetownDelaware1115 minutes
Rehoboth BeachDelaware1420 minutes
MilfordDelaware1620 minutes
SeafordDelaware3240 minutes
DoverDelaware3645 minutes
SalisburyMaryland4255 minutes
Ocean CityMaryland491 hour
WilmingtonDelaware861 hour 35 minutes
BaltimoreMaryland1132 hours 5 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Milton, Delaware

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Delaware Technical Community College – Owens Campus (Georgetown)PublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
University of Delaware – Hugh R. Sharp Campus (Lewes)PublicUniversityMarine science and coastal research
Goldey-Beacom College (Lewes Campus)PrivateCollegeAdult and graduate programs
Delaware State University (Dover)PublicUniversityHistorically Black land-grant university
Wesley College Campus (DSU Downtown Dover)PublicUniversityHigher education programs

Waterbodies in Milton, Delaware

Broadkill River, Wagamon's Pond, Prime Hook Creek, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Marshes, Delaware Bay, Oyster Rocks, Beaverdam Creek, Round Pole Branch.

Stadiums in Milton

Milton Memorial Park Athletic Fields, Cape Henlopen High School Stadium, Sports at the Beach Complex, Sandhill Fields, Hudson Fields Sports Complex.

Milton, Delaware — Key Historical Facts

  • Milton was incorporated in 1807 and grew into one of Delaware's most important shipbuilding communities during the nineteenth century.
  • The Broadkill River helped establish Milton as a thriving center for commerce, shipping, and timber transportation.
  • More than one hundred wooden sailing ships were constructed in Milton during its shipbuilding era.
  • Several buildings in downtown Milton are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserving the town's architectural heritage.
  • Today, Milton blends its historic downtown with outdoor recreation and is widely recognized as the home of Dogfish Head Brewery.

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