How far is Windsor, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Windsor, CT to Milford, CT is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
55.62 mi
01h 00m
Flight
48.5 mi
78.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.5 mi
Kilometers
78.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.62 mi
Kilometers
89.51 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-04-23T07:55
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Windsor
27 mi
00h 30m
To Milford
28.6 mi
00h 30m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    17 m · 11 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2066 ft · 53 sec · Windsor Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: Hartford

    1132 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange

    79 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    856 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grassy Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Street

  14. 14

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

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
23.7 mi · 43%
CT 15 South
23.5 mi · 42%
North Street
2.43 mi · 4%
Grassy Hill Road
2.15 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

23.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 30m from Windsor
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Windsor and 28.6 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Milford. Straight-line distance: 48.5 mi (78.05 km).

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population28,647
Coordinates41.8526000, -72.6437000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-72.643599, 41.852704)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.74 $17.47
Premium $4.86 $9.52 $19.04
Diesel $6.00 $11.75 $23.51

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 Windsor and Milford. The current time is 07:55:03.

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.