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

The driving distance from Milford, CT to East Hampton, CT is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
44.48 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.7 mi
60.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.7 mi
Kilometers
60.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.48 mi
Kilometers
71.59 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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

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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Milford
22.2 mi
00h 32m
To East Hampton
22.2 mi
00h 32m

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
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 28 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street

    1480 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Area, Wesleyan

    75 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Newfield Street

    758 ft · 18 sec · Newfield Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    778 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West High Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    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 Hampton.

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
22.7 mi · 51%
East Main Street
6.52 mi · 15%
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 9%
West High Street
3.06 mi · 7%
North Street
2.3 mi · 5%
Grassy Hill Road
2.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

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

22.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 32m from Milford
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Milford and Partly Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Milford and 22.2 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 37.7 mi (60.67 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 East Hampton

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,747
Coordinates41.5759300, -72.5025900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: East Hampton (-72.50259, 41.57593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
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
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.39
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.19 $12.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.00 $13.99
Premium $4.86 $7.63 $15.25
Diesel $6.00 $9.42 $18.83

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 East Hampton. The current time is 09:17:07.

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.