How far is East Haddam, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from East Haddam, CT to Milford, CT is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Haddam and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam and Milford.
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Start on Main Street
1223 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road
54 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road
1850 ft · 31 sec · Saybrook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
652 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River
1532 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Winthrop Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Road
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Turn left onto Stevenstown Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stevenstown Road
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Continue on Horse Hill Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Horse Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
31.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South
1279 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Boston Post Road
697 ft · 14 sec · Boston Post Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Boston Post Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
112 m · 7 sec · Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Street
2225 ft · 47 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street
1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Haddam and Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
31.4 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Haddam 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 East Haddam to Milford?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from East Haddam and 30 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Haddam and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Guilford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Union Station
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Haddam and Milford. Straight-line distance: 34.76 mi (55.94 km).
#1 East Haddam
City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 8,956 |
| Coordinates | 41.4531500, -72.4612000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.33 | $18.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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