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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.01 mi
00h 54m
Flight
40.69 mi
65.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.69 mi
Kilometers
65.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.01 mi
Kilometers
78.88 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:32 PM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Milford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Hartford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
23.6 mi
00h 27m
To Milford
25.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Tariffville as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 South: New Britain

    715 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: East Berlin

    2126 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broad Street

    26.5 mi · 33 min · North Broad Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange

    79 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    856 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grassy Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broad Street
26.5 mi · 54%
CT 9 South
8.67 mi · 18%
Berlin Turnpike
3.38 mi · 7%
North Street
2.43 mi · 5%
Grassy Hill Road
2.15 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 27m from West Hartford
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wallingford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallingford.

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Milford. Straight-line distance: 40.69 mi (65.48 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Milford. The current time is 19:38:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.