How far is Milford, CT from Stafford, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Stafford, CT is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
74.47 mi
01h 37m
Flight
65.94 mi
106.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.94 mi
Kilometers
106.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.84 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stafford
Fri, May 15, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Fri, May 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-15T11:20
Arrive Stafford
Fri, May 15, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Milford
37.2 mi
00h 48m
To Stafford
37.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Friday
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
Stafford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs

    1178 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    33 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1686 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.6 mi · 36%
I 84 East
18.9 mi · 25%
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 23%
River Road
4.31 mi · 6%
North Street
2.3 mi · 3%
East Street
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

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

26.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 48m from Milford
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stafford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Milford and 37.2 miles from Stafford.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stafford.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Stafford. Straight-line distance: 65.94 mi (106.12 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Stafford

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,834
Coordinates41.9848200, -72.2889700
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Stafford (-72.28897, 41.98482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.72 $23.44
Premium $4.86 $12.78 $25.55
Diesel $6.00 $15.77 $31.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Stafford. The current time is 11:20:34.

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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.