How far is Berlin, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Berlin, CT to Milford, CT is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
36.55 mi
00h 39m
Flight
31.94 mi
51.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.94 mi
Kilometers
51.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.55 mi
Kilometers
58.82 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Wed, May 6, 4:44 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Wed, May 6, 5:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-05-06T16:04
Arrive Milford
Wed, May 6, 4:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
North Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Berlin
17.5 mi
00h 19m
To Milford
19.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Berlin Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S
Destination
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Wednesday
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worthington Ridge

    1566 ft · 46 sec · Worthington Ridge

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    962 ft · 22 sec · Middletown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Berlin Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on North Broad Street

    26.5 mi · 33 min · North Broad Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange

    79 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    856 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grassy Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Street

  9. 9

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

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broad Street
26.5 mi · 72%
Berlin Turnpike
2.92 mi · 8%
North Street
2.43 mi · 7%
Grassy Hill Road
2.15 mi · 6%
Worthington Ridge
0.3 mi · 1%
River Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Broad Street

Continue on North Broad Street

26.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 19m from Berlin
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Berlin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Berlin and 19.1 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Berlin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near North Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Haven, 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 North Haven.

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

17 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

28 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Milford. Straight-line distance: 31.94 mi (51.4 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

Town in Connecticut

Population20,390
Coordinates41.6214900, -72.7456500
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Worthington Ridge (-72.745762, 41.621512)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Berlin and Milford. The current time is 16:04:35.

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.