How far is Canton, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Canton, CT to Milford, CT is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.71 mi
01h 09m
Flight
42.45 mi
68.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.45 mi
Kilometers
68.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.87 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cheshire
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Canton
24.8 mi
00h 34m
To Milford
32.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Albany Turnpike

    1447 ft · 31 sec · Albany Turnpike

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward CT 177 South: Unionville

    88 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lovely Street

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Lovely Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farmington Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    10 mi · 13 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange

    79 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    856 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Street

  22. 22

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

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
10 mi · 17%
Main Street
5.81 mi · 10%
Whitney Avenue
5.64 mi · 10%
Farmington Avenue
5.32 mi · 9%
Lovely Street
4.68 mi · 8%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

10 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheshire
00h 34m from Canton
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Canton and 32.9 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Cheshire

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

19 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Milford. Straight-line distance: 42.45 mi (68.32 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population10,230
Coordinates41.8245400, -72.8937100
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany Turnpike (-72.893721, 41.824526)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.09 $18.18
Premium $4.86 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $6.00 $12.23 $24.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Milford. The current time is 03:28:00.

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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.