How far is Milford, CT from Cheshire, CT?
The driving distance from Milford, CT to Cheshire, CT is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Cheshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Cheshire.
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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
2 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Continue on Grassy Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road
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Take the ramp left
561 ft · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
1323 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
5.5 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Road
610 ft · 15 sec · Academy Road
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Turn left onto Woodbury Court
93 m · 19 sec · Woodbury Court
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Turn left
157 m · 38 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Cheshire.
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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Cheshire?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Milford and 12.1 miles from Cheshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Milford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheshire.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Cheshire. Straight-line distance: 20.75 mi (33.4 km).
#1 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheshire
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 28,806 |
| Coordinates | 41.4989900, -72.9006600 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheshire (-72.90066, 41.49899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
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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