How far is Milford, CT from Glastonbury, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Glastonbury, CT is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
45.23 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.05 mi
66.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.05 mi
Kilometers
66.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.23 mi
Kilometers
72.79 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glastonbury
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Wed, Apr 15, 12:28 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 Glastonbury
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Milford
22.6 mi
00h 30m
To Glastonbury
22.6 mi
00h 30m

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
Glastonbury Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Wednesday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.2 mi · 29 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Glastonbury

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Glastonbury Boulevard

    1858 ft · 1 min · Glastonbury Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hebron Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Hebron Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hebron Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.2 mi · 51%
I 91 North
14 mi · 31%
North Street
2.3 mi · 5%
Grassy Hill Road
2.07 mi · 5%
CT 3 North
1.78 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

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

23.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 30m from Milford
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 22.6 miles from Milford and 22.6 miles from Glastonbury.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Glastonbury. Straight-line distance: 41.05 mi (66.06 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Glastonbury

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population34,426
Coordinates41.7123200, -72.6081500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Glastonbury (-72.60815, 41.71232)

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
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.31 $12.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.86 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $6.00 $9.60 $19.19

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 Glastonbury. The current time is 10:26:11.

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.