How far is Cromwell, CT from Milford, CT?

Fastest route

The distance between Cromwell, Connecticut and Milford, Connecticut is approximately 40.1 miles (64.5 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is outlined below.

Directions

  1. ๐Ÿš— Get on CT-9 N:

    • Head north on Main St toward West St.
    • Turn left onto CT-372 W/West St.
    • Turn right to merge onto CT-9 N toward New Britain/I-91.
  2. ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Take I-91 S and CT-15 S to Meadow St in Milford:

    • Take I-91 S and CT-15 S.
  3. ๐Ÿšฆ Take exit 1B from Milford Pkwy:

    • Take exit 20S on the left to merge onto I-91 S toward New Haven.
    • Take exit 17 to merge onto CT-15 S.
    • Take exit 54 toward I-95/US 1/Milford.
    • Continue onto Milford Pkwy.
    • Take exit 1B toward US-1 S.
  4. ๐Ÿšธ Follow Meadow St to Boston Post Rd:

    • Turn right onto Meadow St.
    • Turn left onto Boston Post Rd.

Tips & Suggestions

  • ๐Ÿ•‘ Allow approximately 45 minutes for the journey, considering the estimated time.
  • ๐Ÿšฆ Keep an eye on traffic conditions and consider using a real-time navigation app for updates.
  • ๐Ÿš— Plan your trip in advance to ensure a smoother travel experience.
  • โ›ฝ Refuel your vehicle before starting the journey, ensuring you have enough gas for the distance.
  • ๐Ÿšง Be aware of any road closures, construction, or detours that may affect your route.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Consider using a GPS or map application to assist you with turn-by-turn directions.
  • ๐Ÿฅค It's a good idea to have some water or beverages with you for the duration of the trip.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.32 mi
00h 43m
Flight
33.42 mi
53.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.42 mi
Kilometers
53.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.32 mi
Kilometers
66.5 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Wed, Jun 3, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Cromwell
Wed, Jun 3, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cromwell
2026-06-03T08:23
Arrive Milford
Wed, Jun 3, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cromwell
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 Cromwell
19.2 mi
00h 21m
To Milford
22.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79ยฐF
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
73ยฐF
Wednesday
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wall Street

    16 m ยท 2 sec ยท Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    96 m ยท 12 sec ยท Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Street

    2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท West Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Berlin Road

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Berlin Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2115 ft ยท 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6 mi ยท 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft ยท 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m ยท 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23 mi ยท 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange

    79 m ยท 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    856 ft ยท 23 sec

  12. 12

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

    2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Grassy Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi ยท 5 min ยท North Street

  14. 14

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

    1324 ft ยท 30 sec ยท River Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Factory Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cromwell 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
23.5 mi ยท 57%
Berlin Road
7.67 mi ยท 19%
North Street
2.43 mi ยท 6%
West Street
2.19 mi ยท 5%
Grassy Hill Road
2.15 mi ยท 5%
River Street
0.25 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

23 mi ยท 00h 28m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 21m from Cromwell
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cromwell and Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 19.2 miles from Cromwell and 22.1 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cromwell and Sunny 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 Cromwell and Milford. Straight-line distance: 33.42 mi (53.79 km).

Cromwell

#1 Cromwell

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population13,772
Coordinates41.5951000, -72.6453700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Wall Street (-72.64545, 41.594945)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L ยท about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal ยท 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.00 $8.76 $17.51

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 ยท Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cromwell and Milford. The current time is 08:23:13.

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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.