How far is North Branford, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from North Branford, CT to Milford, CT is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Branford and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Branford and Milford.
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Start on the route
31 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foxon Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road
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Continue on Foxon Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Avenue
149 m · 8 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Continue on Middletown Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
123 m · 14 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto State Street
110 m · 9 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Warren Place
18 m · 3 sec · Warren Place
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 91 South
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South
1279 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Boston Post Road
697 ft · 14 sec · Boston Post Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Boston Post Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
112 m · 7 sec · Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Street
2225 ft · 47 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, 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 North Branford 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.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
8.29 mi · 00h 12m
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 North Branford to Milford?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from North Branford and 10.7 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near New Haven
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 New Haven.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Branford and Milford. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.85 km).
#1 North Branford
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 14,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.3276000, -72.7673200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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