How far is Milford, CT from Darien, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Darien, CT is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.69 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.66 mi
38.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.66 mi
Kilometers
38.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.69 mi
Kilometers
41.35 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Darien
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-18T10:51
Arrive Darien
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Milford
12.8 mi
00h 18m
To Darien
12.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Factory Lane

    16 m · 10 sec · Factory Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2759 ft · 55 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Golden Hill Street

    1062 ft · 23 sec · Golden Hill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bridgeport Avenue

    2869 ft · 59 sec · Bridgeport Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridgeport Avenue

    1586 ft · 33 sec · Bridgeport Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road

    2215 ft · 55 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: New York City

    999 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Post Road

    858 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Post Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Post Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
22.6 mi · 88%
Post Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Bridgeport Avenue
0.84 mi · 3%
Broad Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Schoolhouse Road
0.42 mi · 2%
Golden Hill Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 18m from Milford
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Milford and Partly Sunny near Darien.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Milford and 12.9 miles from Darien.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milford and Partly Sunny near Darien.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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 Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

8 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Darien. Straight-line distance: 23.66 mi (38.07 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Darien

Town in Connecticut

Population21,693
Coordinates41.0787100, -73.4692900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Darien (-73.46929, 41.07871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Darien. The current time is 10:51:02.

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.