Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethany, CT
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Milford, CT
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Bethany, CT to Milford, CT is 16.5 miles and takes about 26m via Amity Road and Wilbur Cross Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick hop, offering a mixed driving experience. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and a brief journey between two points in the same state.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amity Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| North Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Grassy Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Factory Lane | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany, CT and Milford, CT.
Start on CT 63
Take the ramp
Merge onto CT 15
Take the exit
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto CT 121
Continue on CT 121
At end of road, turn right onto River Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward CT 15 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 121: Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto CT 121 / Grassy Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bethany on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive, with about 31% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Amity Road, Wilbur Cross Parkway, and North Street. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 6.1 miles on Amity Road. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between these different types of roadways, offering a varied experience for the driver.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 63 / Amity Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 63 / Amity Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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