How far is Columbia, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Columbia, CT to Milford, CT is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
68.19 mi
01h 11m
Flight
51.26 mi
82.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.26 mi
Kilometers
82.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.19 mi
Kilometers
109.74 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Tue, May 12, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Milford
Tue, May 12, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Columbia
33.2 mi
00h 35m
To Milford
34.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Columbia Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Tuesday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Today
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middletown Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Middletown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange

    79 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    856 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Street

  19. 19

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

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
23.5 mi · 34%
I 91 South
14 mi · 20%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 16%
Middletown Road
3.27 mi · 5%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 4%
West Main Street
3.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

23 mi · 00h 28m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 35m from Columbia
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Columbia and 34.9 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Milford. Straight-line distance: 51.26 mi (82.5 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population5,355
Coordinates41.7020400, -72.3011900
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown Road (-72.301431, 41.702278)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.74 $21.48
Premium $4.86 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $6.00 $14.45 $28.91

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Milford. The current time is 18:42:25.

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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.