How far is Milford, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.13 mi
00h 27m
Flight
19.65 mi
31.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.65 mi
Kilometers
31.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.13 mi
Kilometers
37.23 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Milford
11.1 mi
00h 13m
To Norwalk
12.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Factory Lane

    16 m · 10 sec · Factory Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2759 ft · 55 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Golden Hill Street

    1062 ft · 23 sec · Golden Hill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bridgeport Avenue

    2869 ft · 59 sec · Bridgeport Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridgeport Avenue

    1586 ft · 33 sec · Bridgeport Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road

    2215 ft · 55 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: New York City

    999 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 41 sec · East Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
19.4 mi · 84%
Bridgeport Avenue
0.84 mi · 4%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 3%
Broad Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Schoolhouse Road
0.42 mi · 2%
Golden Hill Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

19.2 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 13m from Milford
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Milford and 12.1 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Bridgeport

8 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 19.65 mi (31.63 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
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.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.47
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.23 $6.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.65 $7.31
Premium $4.86 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $6.00 $4.92 $9.84

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 Norwalk. The current time is 23:39:09.

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.