How far is Milford, CT from Ellington, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Ellington, CT is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
62.14 mi
01h 23m
Flight
56.02 mi
90.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.02 mi
Kilometers
90.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.14 mi
Kilometers
100.01 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellington
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Wed, Apr 15, 1:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-15T10:23
Arrive Ellington
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
31.1 mi
00h 41m
To Ellington
31.1 mi
00h 41m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville

    963 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington

    917 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Talcottville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Union Street

    849 ft · 20 sec · Union Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Street

    565 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3153 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.6 mi · 43%
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 28%
I 84 East
6.58 mi · 11%
Talcottville Road
2.77 mi · 4%
North Street
2.3 mi · 4%
West Road
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

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

26.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 41m from Milford
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milford and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ellington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 31.1 miles from Milford and 31.1 miles from Ellington.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milford and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ellington.

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 Ellington. Straight-line distance: 56.02 mi (90.15 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Ellington

Town in Connecticut

Population16,652
Coordinates41.9039900, -72.4698100
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Ellington (-72.46981, 41.90399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 Ellington. The current time is 10:23:33.

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.