How far is Milford, CT from Guilford, CT?
The driving distance from Milford, CT to Guilford, CT is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Guilford.
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Start on Factory Lane
16 m · 7 sec · Factory Lane
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Turn right onto New Haven Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Street
145 m · 11 sec · Daniel Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1233 ft · 27 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Continue on Boston Post Road
145 m · 10 sec · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New Haven
2076 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
1092 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
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Continue on East Street
647 ft · 17 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 77: Guilford, North Guilford
887 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on North River Street
677 ft · 16 sec · North River Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2600 ft · 59 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
152 m · 20 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto State Street
69 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Guilford.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
9.71 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Guilford?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Milford and 11.5 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near East Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Haven.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.19 km).
#1 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guilford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 22,043 |
| Coordinates | 41.2889900, -72.6817600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilford (-72.68176, 41.28899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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