Milford, CT Road Trips

Milford, CT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 16 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 32 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Milford, CT spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

37

Longest Drive

65.6 mi

Coventry, CT

Quickest Drive

13m

West Haven, CT

Plan Around Milford, CT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Milford, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Suffield, CT to Milford, CT 63.6 mi · 1h 27m New London, CT to Milford, CT 56.6 mi · 1h 13m Colchester, CT to Milford, CT 55 mi · 1h 24m Winchester Center, CT to Milford, CT 53.3 mi · 1h 18m

Continue From Milford, CT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Milford, CT to Coventry, CT 65.6 mi · 1h 28m Milford, CT to New Hartford, CT 56.6 mi · 1h 18m Milford, CT to Winsted, CT 55.2 mi · 1h 14m Milford, CT to West Torrington, CT 48.1 mi · 1h 6m

Trips from Milford, CT

Milford, CT to Coventry, CT

65.6 mi 1h 28m

Milford, CT to New Hartford, CT

56.6 mi 1h 18m

Milford, CT to Winsted, CT

55.2 mi 1h 14m

Milford, CT to West Torrington, CT

48.1 mi 1h 6m

Milford, CT to Glastonbury, CT

45.2 mi 1h 1m

Milford, CT to East Haddam, CT

45.2 mi 1h 9m

Milford, CT to North Stamford, CT

33.4 mi 46m

Milford, CT to Stamford, CT

30.5 mi 43m

Milford, CT to Woodbury, CT

29.1 mi 49m

Milford, CT to Waterbury, CT

26.9 mi 39m

Milford, CT to Wallingford, CT

22.6 mi 31m

Milford, CT to Hamden, CT

16.6 mi 24m

Milford, CT to East Haven, CT

13.1 mi 21m

Milford, CT to Woodbridge, CT

11.5 mi 20m

Milford, CT to Bridgeport, CT

9.2 mi 14m

Milford, CT to West Haven, CT

7.6 mi 13m

Driving from Milford, CT

On average, trips departing from Milford, CT run 32 miles with a drive time of roughly 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 66 miles (1h 28m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Milford, CT most often head toward Coventry, CT (65.6 mi, 1h 28m), New Hartford, CT (56.6 mi, 1h 18m), Winsted, CT (55.2 mi, 1h 14m), West Torrington, CT (48.1 mi, 1h 6m), and Glastonbury, CT (45.2 mi, 1h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 32-mile trip from Milford, CT, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Milford, CT and 21 routes heading into Milford, CT, covering 37 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 66 miles.

The longest mapped route from Milford, CT covers 66 miles and takes approximately 1h 28m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Milford, CT runs about 32 miles with a drive time of roughly 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 32-mile trip from Milford, CT costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Milford, CT include Coventry, CT, New Hartford, CT, Winsted, CT and West Torrington, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Milford, CT by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

50,749

Median Income

$110,126

Median Home Value

$377,400

Median Age

46.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Milford, CT

Milford is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut. It is bordered to the south by Long Island sound, to the west by the Housatonic river, to the North by the town of Orange, and to the east by the town of West Haven. Milford is approximately 70 miles east of New York City. Milford is home of the Subway chain of restaurants and the Bic company.

Milford has miles of coastline along Long Island sound. 1 Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Parkway, ☏ +1 203-735-4311. 8AM-sunset. $15/vehicle (weekdays), $22/vehicle (weekends/holidays), in-state registered vehicles free. (updated May 2025) The Milford Historic Society's colonial houses on Wharf Lane, open for tours in the summer. Christmas time, That House in Milford is a must. A crazy number of lights decorate the house and the yard.

The Milford Oyster Festival in August. The Connecticut Post Mall, now the largest indoor shopping mall in Connecticut. Downtown Milford, featuring many eclectic shops and restaurants. The Beaches. What more do we need to say? The Milford Harbor Duck Race is held annually, the first Sunday in May, in downtown Milford.

Cafe Atlantique, 33 River Street, ☏ +1 203-882-1602. One of Milford's treasures; a beautiful French-style coffee house serving soups, salads, crepes, assorted pastries, and of course, great coffee and tea. Sit outside if the weather permits! Citrus, 56 South Broad Street, ☏ +1 203-877-1138. A stylish dinner destination featuring American-Caribbean fusion cuisine. A great place if you're craving something deliciously out of the ordinary. East, 17 Turnpike Sq., Boston Post Road, ☏ +1 203-877-7686. Some of the best Japanese food in southern Connecticut. A small but elegant restaurant featuring a sushi bar in addition to a complete dinner menu. You can't go wrong at this place. Rainbow Gardens, 117 North Broad Street, ☏ +1 203-878-2500. Restaurant and bar featuring "an eclectic, continental menu filled with variety, color, freshness and of course, flavor!" Many healthy, creative, and delicious dining options to be found. Walnut Beach Creamery, 17 Broadway. Handmade high quality ice cream. Many flavours. Sit down and realax in their cosy back yard. Note: only open summer time. Aldario's, 240 Naugatuck Ave, ☏ +1 203 874-6096.

The city's nightlife has steadily increased in downtown area.

Milford is well serviced by Interstate highways. Interstate 95 has a number of exits within Milford (bear in mind that the highway signs indicate north/south but the highway runs east/west through southern Connecticut). Route 15 also runs through north part of Milford with a connector to Interstate 95. These roads are often congested especially during normal business rush hours (Southbound in the morning and Northbound in the evening) and, also on the weekends (Southbound on Sunday evenings). Milford's train station is serviced by Metro-North with stops along the Connecticut shore and into New York City. Amtrak is available into New Haven, about 10 miles from Milford.

Milford is best seen by automobile. The city does have a public bus system and is serviced by state buses. Taxi cabs are available but must be called in advance. The area around the town green and waterfront is a wonderful place to wander on foot to check out the shops and scenery.

Travel tips adapted from Milford (Connecticut) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.