How far is Willimantic, CT from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Willimantic, CT to Milford, CT is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willimantic and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willimantic and Milford.
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Start on the route
44 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Columbia Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on Willimantic Road
2 mi · 3 min · Willimantic Road
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Keep left to continue on Middletown Road
5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
3188 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 28 min
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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 Willimantic 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willimantic to Milford?
The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Willimantic and 38.3 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willimantic and Milford. Straight-line distance: 55.39 mi (89.14 km).
#1 Willimantic
Town in the U.
| Population | 17,737 |
| Coordinates | 41.7106500, -72.2081300 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.34 | $20.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
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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