How far is Milford, CT from Stratford, CT?
The driving distance from Milford, CT to Stratford, CT is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Stratford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Stratford.
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Start on Factory Lane
16 m · 10 sec · Factory Lane
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2759 ft · 55 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Golden Hill Street
1062 ft · 23 sec · Golden Hill Street
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Turn right onto Bridgeport Avenue
2869 ft · 59 sec · Bridgeport Avenue
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Continue on Bridgeport Avenue
1586 ft · 33 sec · Bridgeport Avenue
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Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
2215 ft · 55 sec · Schoolhouse Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: New York City
999 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, CT 110: Ferry Boulevard, East Main Street
1412 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight left onto Ferry Boulevard
17 m · 1 sec · Ferry Boulevard
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Continue on Ferry Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Ferry Boulevard
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Continue on Stratford Avenue
711 ft · 23 sec · Stratford Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
563 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wells Place
634 ft · 33 sec · Wells Place
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Turn left onto East Street
64 m · 12 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Jane Street
49 m · 7 sec · Jane Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jane Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Stratford.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
1.64 mi · 00h 02m
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 Stratford?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Milford and 2.7 miles from Stratford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport
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 Bridgeport.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Stratford. Straight-line distance: 4.77 mi (7.67 km).
#1 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stratford
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 51,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.1845400, -73.1331700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratford (-73.13317, 41.18454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
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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