Origin
Canton, CT
Morning in Canton on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, CT to Milford, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, CT
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Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 49.6 miles across Connecticut, this drive connects Canton to Milford in approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. It serves as a straightforward one-day trip, making it an ideal choice for a quick change of scenery without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $8 on fuel for the journey, keeping the costs manageable for a spontaneous outing. Navigating through the Northeast, the route transitions from the interior toward the coast by utilizing a mix of local roads and parkways. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, this path offers a direct and efficient way to travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 10 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Whitney Avenue | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Farmington Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Lovely Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on US 44; US 202
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Albany Turnpike
2
Take the exit
288 ft
·
10 sec
Toward CT 177 South: Unionville
3
Turn right onto CT 177
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Lovely Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto CT 4
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto CT 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
7
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
12
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
13
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 10
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
17
Merge onto CT 15
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
258 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 41
Toward CT 121: Orange
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
20
At end of road, turn right onto CT 121
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grassy Hill Road
21
Continue on CT 121
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
River Street
23
Arrive at destination
Factory Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Canton, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 44.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward CT 177 South: Unionville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CT 177 South: Unionville
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 177 / Lovely Street
Turn right onto CT 177 / Lovely Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 4 / Farmington Avenue
Turn left onto CT 4 / Farmington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CT 10 / Main Street
Turn right onto CT 10 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward CT 121: Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 41
Toward CT 121: Orange
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.98 one way
$15.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
1h 10m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 21% of the route is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local streets like Main Street and Whitney Avenue. The Wilbur Cross Parkway provides the longest uninterrupted stretch at 10 miles, offering a brief reprieve from the stop-and-go nature of the local roads. This personality shift keeps the trip engaging, as you transition from cruising on the parkway to maneuvering through town infrastructure. It is far from a monotonous interstate grind, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns and intersections.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.3 miles (CT 177 / Lovely Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (CT 4 / Farmington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
346 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
231 ft
Total Descent
545 ft
Highest Point
346 ft
Elevation Range
315 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Milford, CT
Full guide →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 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. 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: at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.3 miles (CT 177 / Lovely Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (CT 4 / Farmington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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