How far is Milford, CT from Prospect, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Prospect, CT is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
21.96 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.76 mi
31.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.76 mi
Kilometers
31.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.96 mi
Kilometers
35.34 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prospect
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Prospect
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Milford
11 mi
00h 17m
To Prospect
11 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    561 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 69, CT 63: New Haven, Woodbridge

    603 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Whalley Avenue

    593 ft · 14 sec · Whalley Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Carrington Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Carrington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on New Haven Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Haven Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Union City Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Union City Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union City Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Litchfield Turnpike
6.4 mi · 29%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
5.2 mi · 24%
Carrington Road
2.67 mi · 12%
New Haven Road
2.61 mi · 12%
North Street
2.3 mi · 10%
Grassy Hill Road
2.07 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Litchfield Turnpike

Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

6.4 mi · 00h 10m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 17m from Milford
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Milford and 11 miles from Prospect.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Prospect. Straight-line distance: 19.76 mi (31.8 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Prospect

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,755
Coordinates41.5023200, -72.9787200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Prospect (-72.97872, 41.50232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.08
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.04 $6.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.43 $6.86
Premium $4.86 $3.74 $7.48
Diesel $6.00 $4.62 $9.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Prospect. The current time is 03:01:10.

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.