How far is Ansonia, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Ansonia, CT to Milford, CT is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.72 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.64 mi
13.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.64 mi
Kilometers
13.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.72 mi
Kilometers
15.64 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Ansonia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ansonia
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ansonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Orange
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Ansonia
5.2 mi
00h 10m
To Milford
4.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ansonia and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ansonia and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    86 m · 22 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Derby Avenue

    71 m · 5 sec · Derby Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Academy Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Academy Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sentinel Hill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sentinel Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto New Haven Avenue

    2914 ft · 51 sec · New Haven Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Derby Turnpike

    2613 ft · 38 sec · Derby Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Grassy Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Grassy Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ansonia and Milford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grassy Hill Road
3.73 mi · 38%
North Street
2.43 mi · 25%
Main Street
1.22 mi · 13%
Sentinel Hill Road
0.97 mi · 10%
Academy Hill Road
0.75 mi · 8%
New Haven Avenue
0.55 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Grassy Hill Road

Turn right onto Grassy Hill Road

3.73 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 10m from Ansonia
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Ansonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ansonia to Milford?

The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Ansonia and 4.5 miles from Milford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Ansonia is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orange, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

18 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ansonia and Milford. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.9 km).

Ansonia

#1 Ansonia

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population18,525
Coordinates41.3462100, -73.0790000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-73.078786, 41.346254)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.3 L · about $1.34
Round trip
$2.68
0.68 gal · 2.6 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.34 $2.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.52 $3.03
Premium $4.86 $1.65 $3.30
Diesel $6.00 $2.04 $4.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ansonia and Milford. The current time is 00:41:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.