How far is Milford, CT from New London, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to New London, CT is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
56.11 mi
01h 14m
Flight
50.53 mi
81.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.53 mi
Kilometers
81.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.11 mi
Kilometers
90.3 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-23T11:36
Arrive New London
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Madison
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Milford
28 mi
00h 37m
To New London
28.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and New London.

  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 · 27 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    145 m · 10 sec · Boston Post Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New Haven

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

    1092 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Street

    647 ft · 17 sec · East Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Water Street

    562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41.4 mi · 49 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford

    1386 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Meridian Street

    102 m · 18 sec · Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Street

    88 m · 11 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Huntington Street

    51 m · 6 sec · Huntington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huntington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
49.2 mi · 88%
Broad Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 2%
Cherry Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

41.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 37m from Milford
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to New London?

The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Milford and 28.1 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around New London is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

19 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

33 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and New London. Straight-line distance: 50.53 mi (81.32 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
New London

#2 New London

City in Connecticut, United States

Population26,870
Coordinates41.3556500, -72.0995200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: New London (-72.09952, 41.35565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $6.00 $11.87 $23.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and New London. The current time is 11:36:40.

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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.