How far is Milford, CT from Plainfield, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Plainfield, CT is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.62 mi
01h 38m
Flight
66.92 mi
107.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.92 mi
Kilometers
107.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.62 mi
Kilometers
128.14 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Plainfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Old Saybrook
CT

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

From Milford
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To Plainfield
39.9 mi
00h 49m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.1 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

    28.2 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lathrop Road

    796 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lathrop Road

    1262 ft · 33 sec · Lathrop Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Norwich Road

    1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
45.9 mi · 58%
I 395 North
28.2 mi · 35%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 1%
Cherry Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Saybrook
00h 49m from Milford
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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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 Plainfield?

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Old Saybrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Milford and 39.9 miles from Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Old Saybrook

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

1 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

25 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

35 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

38 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 66.92 mi (107.7 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Plainfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population15,084
Coordinates41.6764900, -71.9150700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Plainfield (-71.91507, 41.67649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.52 $25.05
Premium $4.86 $13.65 $27.30
Diesel $6.00 $16.85 $33.70

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 Plainfield. The current time is 05:06:16.

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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.