How far is Milford, CT from Bethel, CT?
The driving distance from Milford, CT to Bethel, CT is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Bethel.
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Start on Factory Lane
16 m · 7 sec · Factory Lane
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Turn right onto New Haven Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Street
145 m · 11 sec · Daniel Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1233 ft · 29 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Place
118 m · 8 sec · Plymouth Place
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Turn slight right onto North Street
1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Street
105 m · 14 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
1378 ft · 25 sec · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward New York City, Hartford
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
5 mi · 6 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25 North: Danbury
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Easton Road
24 m · 2 sec · Easton Road
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Turn right onto Hattertown Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Hattertown Road
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Turn straight onto Dodgingtown Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Dodgingtown Road
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
1252 ft · 25 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Bethel.
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 25 North
Merge slight left
7.26 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Milford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Bethel?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Milford and 13.6 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Milford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 21.22 mi (34.15 km).
#1 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-73.41401, 41.37121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
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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