How far is Westbrook, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Westbrook, CT to Milford, CT is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.16 mi
00h 39m
Flight
31.93 mi
51.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.93 mi
Kilometers
51.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.16 mi
Kilometers
58.19 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Branford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates

From Westbrook
18.2 mi
00h 19m
To Milford
18 mi
00h 19m

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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westbrook and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Post Road

    58 m · 6 sec · Boston Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbrook Place

    111 m · 12 sec · Westbrook Place

  3. 3

    Continue on Essex Road

    2621 ft · 1 min · Essex Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 95 South

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South

    1279 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Boston Post Road

    697 ft · 14 sec · Boston Post Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Boston Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Post Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Orange Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Street

    2225 ft · 47 sec · North Street

  11. 11

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

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westbrook and Milford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
34.1 mi · 94%
Boston Post Road
0.83 mi · 2%
Essex Road
0.5 mi · 1%
North Street
0.42 mi · 1%
River Street
0.25 mi · 1%
US 1 South
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

33.9 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branford
00h 19m from Westbrook
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to Milford?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Westbrook and 18 miles from Milford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Branford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Branford, 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 Branford.

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

33 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Milford. Straight-line distance: 31.93 mi (51.38 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population6,842
Coordinates41.2853800, -72.4475900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Post Road (-72.447588, 41.285383)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.00 $7.68 $15.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Milford. The current time is 01:57:09.

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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.