How far is Milford, CT from Orange, CT?
The driving distance from Milford, CT to Orange, CT is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Milford, Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Orange.
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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 · 29 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Place
118 m · 8 sec · Plymouth Place
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Turn slight right onto North Street
1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Avenue
1389 ft · 35 sec · Orange Avenue
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Continue on Orange Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Orange Avenue
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Continue on Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Meeting House Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Meeting House Lane
69 m · 11 sec · Meeting House Lane
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Turn left onto Orange Center Road
7 m · 1 sec · Orange Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orange Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Orange.
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.
Orange Avenue
Continue on Orange Avenue
1.75 mi · 00h 03m
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 Orange?
The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Woodmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Milford and 2.4 miles from Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmont
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 Woodmont.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Orange. Straight-line distance: 4.19 mi (6.75 km).
#1 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,882 |
| Coordinates | 41.2784300, -73.0256600 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-73.02566, 41.27843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.67 | $1.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.83 | $1.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
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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