How far is Stratford, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Stratford, CT to Milford, CT is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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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 Stratford and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford and Milford.
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Start on Jane Street
49 m · 13 sec · Jane Street
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Turn left onto East Street
64 m · 11 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Wells Place
634 ft · 33 sec · Wells Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
563 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Stratford Avenue
711 ft · 16 sec · Stratford Avenue
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Turn straight onto Ferry Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: New Haven
716 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward School House Road, Sub Way, Bic Drive
1003 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
1701 ft · 42 sec · Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Bridgeport Avenue
1586 ft · 31 sec · Bridgeport Avenue
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Continue on Bridgeport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Bridgeport Avenue
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Continue on Broad Street
2778 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Factory Lane
16 m · 2 sec · Factory Lane
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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 Stratford 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 95 North
Merge slight left
1.59 mi · 00h 02m
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 Stratford to Milford?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Stratford and 3.5 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport
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 Bridgeport.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and Milford. Straight-line distance: 4.77 mi (7.67 km).
#1 Stratford
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 51,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.1845400, -73.1331700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
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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