How far is South Windsor, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from South Windsor, CT to Milford, CT is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
53 mi
01h 01m
Flight
47.26 mi
76.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.26 mi
Kilometers
76.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53 mi
Kilometers
85.29 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 30, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in South Windsor
Thu, Apr 30, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Windsor
2026-04-30T07:36
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 30, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Windsor
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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From South Windsor
26 mi
00h 30m
To Milford
27 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Windsor Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Thursday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NE
Destination
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Windsor and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3247 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chapel Road

    2848 ft · 1 min · Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto John Fitch Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · John Fitch Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ellington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ellington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on King Street

    911 ft · 22 sec · King Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East River Drive

    857 ft · 19 sec · East River Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange

    79 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    856 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grassy Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Street

  19. 19

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

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
23.5 mi · 44%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 32%
Main Street
2.63 mi · 5%
North Street
2.43 mi · 5%
Grassy Hill Road
2.15 mi · 4%
East River Drive
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

23 mi · 00h 28m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 30m from South Windsor
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Windsor 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 South Windsor to Milford?

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from South Windsor and 27 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Windsor and Rain Showers near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Windsor and Milford. Straight-line distance: 47.26 mi (76.06 km).

South Windsor

#1 South Windsor

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,102
Coordinates41.8237100, -72.6212000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.621204, 41.823702)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.33 $16.67
Premium $4.86 $9.08 $18.17
Diesel $6.00 $11.21 $22.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Windsor and Milford. The current time is 07:36:28.

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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.