How far is Milford, CT from Willimantic, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Willimantic, CT is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
71.71 mi
01h 33m
Flight
55.39 mi
89.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.39 mi
Kilometers
89.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.71 mi
Kilometers
115.41 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willimantic
Wed, Jun 10, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Wed, Jun 10, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-06-10T02:44
Arrive Willimantic
Wed, Jun 10, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
35.9 mi
00h 46m
To Willimantic
35.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Wednesday
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
Willimantic Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Wednesday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.2 mi · 29 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

    1259 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic

    54 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Hampton Road

    158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Middletown Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Middletown Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic

    1147 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    138 m · 13 sec · West Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Valley Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    750 ft · 22 sec · Jackson Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.2 mi · 32%
I 91 North
14 mi · 19%
CT 2 East
10.9 mi · 15%
Middletown Road
6.8 mi · 9%
West Main Street
3.02 mi · 4%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

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

23.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 46m from Milford
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Milford and Rain Showers Likely near Willimantic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 35.9 miles from Milford and 35.9 miles from Willimantic.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Milford and Rain Showers Likely near Willimantic.

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 Willimantic. Straight-line distance: 55.39 mi (89.14 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Willimantic

Town in the U.

Population17,737
Coordinates41.7106500, -72.2081300
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Willimantic (-72.20813, 41.71065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.28 $22.55
Premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $6.00 $15.17 $30.34

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Willimantic. The current time is 02:44:50.

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.