How far is Woodbury, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Woodbury, CT to Milford, CT is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
28.38 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.62 mi
38.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.62 mi
Kilometers
38.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.38 mi
Kilometers
45.67 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seymour
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Woodbury
14.6 mi
00h 25m
To Milford
13.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Judson Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Judson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street South

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street North

    830 ft · 18 sec · Main Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on Southford Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oxford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Derby Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Derby Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on CT 8 South

    690 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 34: Derby, New Haven

    708 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    936 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Derby Avenue

    1356 ft · 34 sec · Derby Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · New Haven Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Derby Turnpike

    2613 ft · 38 sec · Derby Turnpike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grassy Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Grassy Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Street

  17. 17

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

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oxford Road
6.07 mi · 21%
Main Street South
4.78 mi · 17%
CT 8 South
4.6 mi · 16%
Grassy Hill Road
3.73 mi · 13%
Southford Road
2.97 mi · 10%
North Street
2.43 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Oxford Road

Continue on Oxford Road

6.07 mi · 00h 11m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 25m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Woodbury and 13.7 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

26 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

28 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Milford. Straight-line distance: 23.62 mi (38.02 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,453
Coordinates41.5445400, -73.2090000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Judson Avenue (-73.209101, 41.544397)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $3.95
Round trip
$7.89
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.95 $7.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.46 $8.91
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $6.00 $6.00 $11.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Milford. The current time is 08:20:32.

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.