How far is Lansing, MI from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Milford, CT is about 739.8 miles (1190.6 km), with a travel time of about 14h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 599.3 miles (964.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 14h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Milford.
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Start on Townsend Street
7 m · 3 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn right onto West Allegan Street
861 ft · 32 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn left onto Washington Square South
103 m · 12 sec · Washington Square South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Michigan Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
1240 ft · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
735 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint
1744 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo
50.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 East: Toledo, Airport Highway
1666 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Airport Highway
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Turn right onto South Reynolds Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right
990 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
723 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
386.9 mi · 7 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
2128 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Leonia
1032 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
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Continue on Main Street
143 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
144 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1570 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
47.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward School House Road, Sub Way, Bic Drive
1003 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
1701 ft · 42 sec · Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Bridgeport Avenue
1586 ft · 31 sec · Bridgeport Avenue
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Continue on Bridgeport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Bridgeport Avenue
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Continue on Broad Street
2778 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Factory Lane
16 m · 2 sec · Factory Lane
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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 Lansing and Milford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 East
Keep slight left
387 mi · 07h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Lansing and Partly Cloudy near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Milford?
The road trip is about 739.8 miles (1190.6 km) and usually takes 14h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Corsica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 366.9 miles from Lansing and 372.9 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 599.3 miles (964.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 140.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $119.45 one way or $238.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lansing and Partly Cloudy near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Corsica
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 Corsica.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Milford. Straight-line distance: 599.29 mi (964.47 km).
#1 Lansing
The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.
| Population | 112,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.7325300, -84.5555300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.58 | $119.45 | $238.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.22 | $136.16 | $272.33 |
| Premium | $5.82 | $151.93 | $303.87 |
| Diesel | $6.69 | $174.57 | $349.14 |
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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