How far is Milford, CT from Windsor Locks, CT?
The driving distance from Milford, CT to Windsor Locks, CT is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Windsor Locks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Windsor Locks.
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Start on Factory Lane
16 m · 7 sec · Factory Lane
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Turn right onto New Haven Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Street
145 m · 11 sec · Daniel Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1233 ft · 29 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Place
118 m · 8 sec · Plymouth Place
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Turn slight right onto North Street
1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Continue on Grassy Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road
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Take the ramp left
561 ft · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.2 mi · 29 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
1815 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Locks
1245 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawnacre Road
940 ft · 22 sec · Lawnacre Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
11 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Windsor Locks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Milford and Rain Showers Likely near Windsor Locks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Windsor Locks?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Milford and 29.6 miles from Windsor Locks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Milford and Rain Showers Likely near Windsor Locks.
Stop Ideas Near Middlefield
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 Middlefield.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Windsor Locks. Straight-line distance: 53.65 mi (86.34 km).
#1 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Windsor Locks
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.6273100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor Locks (-72.62731, 41.92926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
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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