How far is Plainfield, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Plainfield, CT to Milford, CT is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
79.87 mi
01h 19m
Flight
66.92 mi
107.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.92 mi
Kilometers
107.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.87 mi
Kilometers
128.54 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Plainfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainfield
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainfield
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
Old Saybrook
CT

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

From Plainfield
40 mi
00h 39m
To Milford
39.8 mi
00h 39m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norwich Road

    1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lathrop Road

    822 ft · 19 sec · Lathrop Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    929 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South

    1279 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Boston Post Road

    697 ft · 14 sec · Boston Post Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Boston Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Post Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Orange Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Street

    2225 ft · 47 sec · North Street

  11. 11

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

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lathrop Road
77.7 mi · 97%
Boston Post Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Norwich Road
0.63 mi · 1%
North Street
0.42 mi · 1%
River Street
0.25 mi
US 1 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Lathrop Road

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 01h 02m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Saybrook
00h 39m from Plainfield
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Old Saybrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Plainfield and 39.8 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Old Saybrook

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

1 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

25 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

35 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

38 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Milford. Straight-line distance: 66.92 mi (107.7 km).

Plainfield

#1 Plainfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population15,084
Coordinates41.6764900, -71.9150700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich Road (-71.9154, 41.676514)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.57 $25.14
Premium $4.86 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $6.00 $16.91 $33.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainfield and Milford. The current time is 03:21:06.

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.