How far is Milford, CT from Old Saybrook, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Old Saybrook, CT is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
39.89 mi
00h 53m
Flight
35.66 mi
57.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.66 mi
Kilometers
57.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.89 mi
Kilometers
64.19 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Saybrook
Sun, May 3, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, May 3, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-03T08:08
Arrive Old Saybrook
Sun, May 3, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
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
Guilford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Milford
19.9 mi
00h 26m
To Old Saybrook
20 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
43°F
Overnight
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph N
Destination
Old Saybrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
40°F
Overnight
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Old Saybrook.

  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

    26.3 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Old Saybrook

    537 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    852 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Middlesex Turnpike

    81 m · 7 sec · Middlesex Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    100 m · 13 sec · 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 Old Saybrook.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
34.2 mi · 86%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 3%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 3%
Cherry Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Boston Post Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

26.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 26m from Milford
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Milford and Mostly Clear near Old Saybrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to Old Saybrook?

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Milford and 20 miles from Old Saybrook.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Milford and Mostly Clear near Old Saybrook.

Stop Ideas Near Guilford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

26 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Old Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 35.66 mi (57.39 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Old Saybrook

#2 Old Saybrook

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

Population9,983
Coordinates41.2917700, -72.3762000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Old Saybrook (-72.3762, 41.29177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Old Saybrook. The current time is 08:08:00.

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.