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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.38 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.76 mi
55.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.76 mi
Kilometers
55.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.38 mi
Kilometers
87.51 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Mon, May 25, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in East Haddam
Mon, May 25, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Haddam
2026-05-25T14:28
Arrive Milford
Mon, May 25, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Haddam
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
Guilford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From East Haddam
24.4 mi
00h 28m
To Milford
30 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Memorial Day
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1223 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road

    1850 ft · 31 sec · Saybrook Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    652 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 South

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River

    1532 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stevenstown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Stevenstown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Horse Hill Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Horse Hill Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    31.4 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South

    1279 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Boston Post Road

    697 ft · 14 sec · Boston Post Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Boston Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Post Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Orange Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Street

    2225 ft · 47 sec · 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 East Haddam and Milford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
31.7 mi · 58%
CT 9 South
3.65 mi · 7%
Horse Hill Road
2.54 mi · 5%
Saybrook Road
2.46 mi · 5%
Winthrop Road
2.41 mi · 4%
Stevenstown Road
2.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 28m from East Haddam
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

26 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Haddam and Milford. Straight-line distance: 34.76 mi (55.94 km).

East Haddam

#1 East Haddam

City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population8,956
Coordinates41.4531500, -72.4612000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.461151, 41.453151)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between East Haddam and Milford. The current time is 14:28:02.

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.