Origin
East Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in East Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Norwalk, CT to Milford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Norwalk, CT
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Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between East Norwalk and Milford, Connecticut, you are looking at a brief 22.4-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 29 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Saugatuck Avenue, I-95 North, and School House Road to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a budget-friendly commute within the Northeast region. Because the entire route remains within Connecticut, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trip that provides maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 17.5 mi | 23m |
| Bridgeport Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Winfield Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Schoolhouse Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Factory Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 17.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
2
Continue on CT 136
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
4
Merge onto I 95
17 mi
·
23 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 35
Toward School House Road, Sub Way, Bic Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Schoolhouse Road
7
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bridgeport Avenue
8
Continue on CT 162
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgeport Avenue
9
Continue on CT 162
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
10
Turn right onto Factory Lane
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Factory Lane
11
Arrive at destination
Factory Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward School House Road, Sub Way, Bic Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward School House Road, Sub Way, Bic Drive
4
20 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 1 / Bridgeport Avenue
Turn left onto US 1 / Bridgeport Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Factory Lane
Turn right onto Factory Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Milford on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
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
1 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
31m 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. Unlike a long-distance interstate haul, this route focuses on navigating smaller segments rather than long, uninterrupted highway stretches. You will spend your time transitioning between local roads and I-95, requiring you to stay alert for frequent turns. The character of the drive is active and engaging rather than a monotonous grind, given that you are constantly shifting through different road types. Prepare for a dynamic experience that keeps you focused on the road conditions as you progress from East Norwalk toward Milford.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Bridgeport Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 31m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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