How far is Milford, CT from Westbrook, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Westbrook, CT is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
35.64 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.93 mi
51.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.93 mi
Kilometers
51.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.36 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Westbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
North Branford
CT

City in Connecticut, United States of America

From Milford
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Westbrook
17.8 mi
00h 24m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 153: Westbrook

    1015 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Essex Road

    2005 ft · 52 sec · Essex Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Westbrook Place

    111 m · 18 sec · Westbrook Place

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Boston Post Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
30.5 mi · 86%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 4%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 3%
Cherry Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Essex Road
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branford
00h 24m from Milford
Leave By
4:52 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 Westbrook?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

North Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Milford and 17.8 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near North Branford

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

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

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Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

15 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

33 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 31.93 mi (51.38 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Westbrook

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population6,842
Coordinates41.2853800, -72.4475900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Westbrook (-72.44759, 41.28538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.62 $11.23
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.24
Diesel $6.00 $7.56 $15.11

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 Westbrook. The current time is 03:26:34.

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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.