How far is Milford, CT from Farmington, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Farmington, CT is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
40.23 mi
00h 54m
Flight
36.29 mi
58.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.29 mi
Kilometers
58.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.23 mi
Kilometers
64.74 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Thu, Apr 16, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Apr 16, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-16T08:04
Arrive Farmington
Thu, Apr 16, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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

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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Milford
20.1 mi
00h 27m
To Farmington
20.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
Farmington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Thursday
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden

    1323 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Whitney Avenue

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
10.3 mi · 26%
South Main Street
6.76 mi · 17%
Whitney Avenue
5.75 mi · 14%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 11%
Queen Street
2.43 mi · 6%
North Street
2.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 27m from Milford
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Milford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Milford and 20.1 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 36.29 mi (58.4 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,496
Coordinates41.7198200, -72.8320400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Farmington (-72.83204, 41.71982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.00 $8.52 $17.03

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Farmington. The current time is 08:04:30.

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.