How far is Hartford County, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford County, CT to Milford, CT is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford County and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford County and Milford.
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Start on the route
1227 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Morgan Street
961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street
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Turn slight right onto Columbus Boulevard
20 m · 1 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 91 South: New Haven
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange
79 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
856 ft · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grassy Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road
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Continue on North Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · 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 Hartford County and Milford.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford County and Chance Rain Showers near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford County to Milford?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Hartford County and 27.5 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartford County and Chance Rain Showers near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford County and Milford. Straight-line distance: 43.69 mi (70.32 km).
#1 Hartford County
County in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 889,226 |
| Coordinates | 41.8064200, -72.7328400 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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