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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.21 mi
00h 47m
Flight
21.22 mi
34.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.22 mi
Kilometers
34.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.21 mi
Kilometers
43.79 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-19T07:35
Arrive Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Trumbull
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Milford
13.6 mi
00h 23m
To Bethel
13.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Factory Lane

    16 m · 7 sec · Factory Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Haven Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · New Haven Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Street

    145 m · 11 sec · Daniel Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Street

    1233 ft · 29 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    17 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Place

    118 m · 8 sec · Plymouth Place

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto North Street

    1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Street

    105 m · 14 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    1378 ft · 25 sec · Boston Post Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward New York City, Hartford

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road

    2609 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Merritt Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25 North: Danbury

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Easton Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Easton Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hattertown Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Hattertown Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Dodgingtown Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Dodgingtown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    1252 ft · 25 sec · Milwaukee Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Greenwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 25 North
7.92 mi · 29%
Hattertown Road
6.08 mi · 22%
Merritt Parkway
4.99 mi · 18%
Dodgingtown Road
2.95 mi · 11%
New York City
2.22 mi · 8%
Greenwood Avenue
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 23m from Milford
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trumbull and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 14.7 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.

RAIL

Bridgeport

7 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

39 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 21.22 mi (34.15 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethel

City in Alaska, USA

Population19,941
Coordinates41.3712100, -73.4140100
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Bethel (-73.41401, 41.37121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Bethel. The current time is 07:35:26.

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.