How far is Vernon, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Vernon, CT to Milford, CT is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Milford.
-
1
Start on Washington Street
1900 ft · 52 sec · Washington Street
-
2
Continue on Dobson Road
2264 ft · 1 min · Dobson Road
-
3
Turn left onto Hartford Turnpike
2379 ft · 52 sec · Hartford Turnpike
-
4
Continue on Hartford Turnpike
91 m · 5 sec · Hartford Turnpike
-
5
Take the ramp right toward I 84 West
2465 ft · 1 min
-
6
Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
-
9
Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
-
12
Merge slight left
23 mi · 28 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange
79 m · 10 sec
-
14
Turn right
856 ft · 23 sec
-
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grassy Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road
-
16
Continue on North Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Street
-
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street
1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon 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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Vernon 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 Vernon to Milford?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 28.6 miles from Vernon and 30.8 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Milford. Straight-line distance: 50.88 mi (81.88 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 29,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.8187100, -72.4795300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.28 | $16.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.59 | $25.19 |
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 · May 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.