How far is Milford, CT from Bloomfield, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Bloomfield, CT is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.2 mi
01h 13m
Flight
45.03 mi
72.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.03 mi
Kilometers
72.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.2 mi
Kilometers
85.61 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Milford
26.6 mi
00h 36m
To Bloomfield
26.6 mi
00h 36m

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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Bloomfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Bloomfield.

  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

    2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grassy Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    561 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    23.2 mi · 29 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1317 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street

    1719 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield

    1855 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Trumbull Street

    1009 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Trumbull Street

    925 ft · 22 sec · Trumbull Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1249 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway

    822 ft · 22 sec · Westbourne Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Granby Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Granby Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cottage Grove Road

    2043 ft · 57 sec · Cottage Grove Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tyler Street

    1542 ft · 52 sec · Tyler Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Bloomfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.2 mi · 44%
I 91 North
18.6 mi · 35%
North Street
2.3 mi · 4%
Granby Street
2.22 mi · 4%
Grassy Hill Road
2.07 mi · 4%
Albany Avenue
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

23.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 36m from Milford
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to Bloomfield?

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 26.6 miles from Milford and 26.6 miles from Bloomfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:04 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.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meriden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 45.03 mi (72.47 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Population21,182
Coordinates41.8264900, -72.7300900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Bloomfield (-72.73009, 41.82649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Bloomfield. The current time is 06:43:34.

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.