How far is Westport, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Westport, CT to Milford, CT is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
20.62 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.64 mi
26.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.64 mi
Kilometers
26.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.62 mi
Kilometers
33.18 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in Westport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westport
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
Bridgeport
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Westport
9.2 mi
00h 13m
To Milford
11.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Thursday
Using Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Road East

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Post Road East

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward School House Road, Sub Way, Bic Drive

    1003 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road

    1701 ft · 42 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bridgeport Avenue

    1586 ft · 31 sec · Bridgeport Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Bridgeport Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bridgeport Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Broad Street

    2778 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Factory Lane

    16 m · 2 sec · Factory Lane

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12.4 mi · 60%
Post Road East
3.86 mi · 19%
Bridgeport Avenue
1.05 mi · 5%
Broad Street
0.53 mi · 3%
Schoolhouse Road
0.32 mi · 2%
School House Road
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

12.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeport
00h 13m from Westport
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Westport and 11.4 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Westport is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bridgeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

43 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Milford. Straight-line distance: 16.64 mi (26.78 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Town in Connecticut

Population28,444
Coordinates41.1414900, -73.3579000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Road East (-73.357945, 41.141382)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.09
Diesel $6.00 $4.38 $8.76

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 Westport and Milford. The current time is 06:45:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.