How far is North Stonington, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from North Stonington, CT to Milford, CT is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.59 mi
01h 13m
Flight
62.82 mi
101.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.82 mi
Kilometers
101.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.59 mi
Kilometers
116.83 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in North Stonington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stonington
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Stonington
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
Westbrook
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From North Stonington
36.4 mi
00h 36m
To Milford
36.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stonington and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    105 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Rocky Hollow Road

    873 ft · 30 sec · Rocky Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Norwich-Westerly Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Norwich-Westerly Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road

    79 m · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: New London

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South

    1279 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Boston Post Road

    697 ft · 14 sec · Boston Post Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Boston Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Post Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Orange Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Street

    2225 ft · 47 sec · North Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
68.7 mi · 95%
Norwich-Westerly Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Boston Post Road
0.79 mi · 1%
North Street
0.42 mi · 1%
River Street
0.25 mi
US 1 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

68.4 mi · 01h 25m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 36m from North Stonington
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Stonington and Rain Showers near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Stonington to Milford?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from North Stonington and 36.2 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Stonington and Rain Showers near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

6 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

31 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

37 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stonington and Milford. Straight-line distance: 62.82 mi (101.1 km).

North Stonington

#1 North Stonington

City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population5,197
Coordinates41.4409300, -71.8811800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.881123, 41.440932)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.86 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $6.00 $15.35 $30.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stonington and Milford. The current time is 03:50:07.

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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.