How far is West Hartford, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Milford, CT is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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 New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Milford.
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Start on North Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 South: New Britain
715 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: East Berlin
2126 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on North Broad Street
26.5 mi · 33 min · North Broad Street
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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 West Hartford 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.
North Broad Street
Continue on North Broad Street
26.5 mi · 00h 33m
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 West Hartford and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 West Hartford to Milford?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from West Hartford and 25.4 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Hartford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Milford. Straight-line distance: 40.69 mi (65.48 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
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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