How far is Milford, CT from East Haddam, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to East Haddam, CT is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
45.16 mi
01h 09m
Flight
34.76 mi
55.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.76 mi
Kilometers
55.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.16 mi
Kilometers
72.68 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Haddam
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Wed, Apr 15, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-15T10:26
Arrive East Haddam
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
North Branford
CT

City in Connecticut, United States of America

From Milford
22.6 mi
00h 34m
To East Haddam
22.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and East Haddam.

  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 · 27 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    145 m · 10 sec · Boston Post Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New Haven

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford

    680 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford

    149 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Foxon Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road

    100 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deep River Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Deep River Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Deep River Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Winthrop Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp sharp left toward CT 9 North: Middletown

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Haddam, East Haddam

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road

    1852 ft · 32 sec · Saybrook Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Bridge Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    1049 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
8.35 mi · 18%
Old Toll Road
7.34 mi · 16%
Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 16%
CT 9 North
3.58 mi · 8%
Winthrop Road
3.36 mi · 7%
I 91 North
2.85 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

7.96 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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branford
00h 34m from Milford
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milford and Chance Rain Showers near East Haddam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to East Haddam?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

North Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Milford and 22.6 miles from East Haddam.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milford and Chance Rain Showers near East Haddam.

Stop Ideas Near North Branford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Branford, 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 North Branford.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

15 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

33 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and East Haddam. Straight-line distance: 34.76 mi (55.94 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
East Haddam

#2 East Haddam

City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population8,956
Coordinates41.4531500, -72.4612000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: East Haddam (-72.4612, 41.45315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and East Haddam. The current time is 10:26:18.

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.