How far is Milford, CT from Plymouth, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Plymouth, CT is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
36.54 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.07 mi
50.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.07 mi
Kilometers
50.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.54 mi
Kilometers
58.8 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, May 31, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-31T09:01
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Beacon Falls
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Milford
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To Plymouth
18.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 29 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    17 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Place

    118 m · 8 sec · Plymouth Place

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto North Street

    1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grassy Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Grassy Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Derby Turnpike

    2638 ft · 40 sec · Derby Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Derby Avenue

    1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2109 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol

    1238 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 53 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
16.9 mi · 46%
I 84 West
9.46 mi · 26%
Grassy Hill Road
3.73 mi · 10%
North Street
2.31 mi · 6%
New Haven Avenue
1.61 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 North

Merge slight left

16.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beacon Falls
00h 25m from Milford
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Milford and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Milford and 18.3 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Milford and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

31 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 31.07 mi (50.01 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Plymouth (-73.05289, 41.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Plymouth. The current time is 09:01:34.

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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.