How far is Thomaston, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Thomaston, CT to Milford, CT is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomaston and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomaston and Milford.
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Start on Park Street
665 ft · 24 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
138 m · 13 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
950 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp sharp right toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
26.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 34: Derby, New Haven
708 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
936 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Derby Avenue
1356 ft · 34 sec · Derby Avenue
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Turnpike
2613 ft · 38 sec · Derby Turnpike
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Turn right onto Grassy Hill Road
3.7 mi · 7 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 Thomaston and Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 6 West
Take the ramp sharp right toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
26.9 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Thomaston and Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomaston to Milford?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Thomaston and 17.1 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thomaston and Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls
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 Beacon Falls.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Milford. Straight-line distance: 31.22 mi (50.24 km).
#1 Thomaston
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,505 |
| Coordinates | 41.6739900, -73.0731600 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
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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