How far is Kent, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Kent, CT to Milford, CT is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
Driving 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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Milford.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street
25 m · 5 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Kent Road
12.9 mi · 22 min · Kent Road
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Continue on Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
1386 ft · 25 sec · Federal Road
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Turn left onto Federal Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Federal Road
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Turn left onto Whisconier Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Whisconier Road
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Continue on Hawleyville Road
1899 ft · 50 sec · Hawleyville Road
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Turn left onto Currituck Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Currituck Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1732 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
14.6 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Hartford, New York City
1128 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, Hartford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South
636 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
1031 ft · 25 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto High Street
1298 ft · 32 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1462 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West River Street
1736 ft · 45 sec · West 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 Kent 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.
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
14.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kent and Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Milford?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Kent and 26.5 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kent and Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Newtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newtown.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Milford. Straight-line distance: 40.98 mi (65.95 km).
#1 Kent
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 41.7248200, -73.4770700 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
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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