How far is Stafford, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Stafford, CT to Milford, CT is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stafford and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stafford and Milford.
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Start on East Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1663 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road
30 m · 9 sec · River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange
79 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
856 ft · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grassy Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road
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Continue on North Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · 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 Stafford and Milford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stafford and Chance Rain Showers near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stafford to Milford?
The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Stafford and 39.2 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stafford and Chance Rain Showers near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
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 Rocky Hill.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stafford and Milford. Straight-line distance: 65.94 mi (106.12 km).
#1 Stafford
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 11,834 |
| Coordinates | 41.9848200, -72.2889700 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.17 | $26.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
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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