Origin
Brookfield, CT
Night in Brookfield on Monday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, CT to Milford, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, CT
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Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
Brookfield, CT to Milford, CT is 31.2 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Whisconier Road and Hawleyville Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, one-day trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given that it's entirely on surface roads, you'll experience a more local drive rather than highway speeds. It's a straightforward option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 14.9 mi | 26m |
| Merritt Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Whisconier Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Currituck Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Hawleyville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 14.9 mi, about 26m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,250 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,183 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 8 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on US 202
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
Federal Road
2
Turn left onto CT 25
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Whisconier Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CT 25
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hawleyville Road
4
Turn left onto Currituck Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Currituck Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 6; CT 25
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
6
At end of road, turn right
27 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn left onto CT 25
15 mi
·
25 min
·
Main Street
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 5
Toward CT 15: Hartford, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, Hartford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto CT 15
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 37
Toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South
13
Turn right onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Boston Post Road
14
Turn left onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
High Street
15
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Turn right onto West River Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West River Street
17
Arrive at destination
Factory Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Brookfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 25 / Whisconier Road
Turn left onto CT 25 / Whisconier Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward CT 15: Hartford, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward CT 15: Hartford, New York City
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, Hartford
8
28.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
6
30 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.39 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.77 | $11.53 |
| premium | $5.07 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Milford, CT
Night in Milford on Monday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Monroe, CT
16 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The drive begins on Whisconier Road, transitioning to Hawleyville Road and then Currituck Road. With no highway driving, expect a consistent pace without the typical merging and exiting associated with faster roads. You'll notice a more local feel throughout the 31.2-mile stretch.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 25 / Whisconier Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 25 / Whisconier Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookfield, CT and Milford, CT, road signs point toward New York City, Hartford and New London.
New York City
22.2 mi in
|
~41m
Hartford
22.4 mi in
|
~41m
New London
28.4 mi in
|
~50m
About the Cities
Starting in Brookfield, CT
Full guide →Founded 1788
Brookfield is an affluent town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, situated within the southern foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. The town is located 43 mi (69 km) northeast of New York City, making it part of the New York metropolitan area. In July 2013, Money magazine ranked Brookfield the 26th-best place to live in the United States, and the best place to live in Connecticut.
Top landmarks
- • Brookfield Center Historic District — listed on the NRHP in Brookfield, Connecticut, United States
Arriving in Milford, CT
Full guide →Founded 1639
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Milford, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 25 / Whisconier Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milford, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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