How far is Monroe, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Monroe, CT to Milford, CT is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Milford.
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Start on Fan Hill Road
117 m · 11 sec · Fan Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Monroe Turnpike
1213 ft · 24 sec · Monroe Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Monroe Turnpike
34 m · 2 sec · Monroe Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Turnpike
3.2 mi · 6 min · Monroe Turnpike
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Hartford, New York City
1128 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, Hartford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South
636 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
1031 ft · 25 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto High Street
1298 ft · 30 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1842 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
105 m · 7 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Milford.
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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
4.89 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Milford?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Monroe and 8.5 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Monroe is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
New Haven City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Milford. Straight-line distance: 10.93 mi (17.59 km).
#1 Monroe
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3326000, -73.2073400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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