Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
Milford, CT
Wikimedia Commons
If you are planning a quick jaunt across the Connecticut coastline, the 13.6-mile trip from Fairfield to Milford is a straightforward affair. Expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-95, with some transitions onto Bridgeport Avenue and Broad Street to reach your final destination. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Northeast. Because the drive is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around local traffic patterns rather than long-distance endurance. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two neighboring communities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Bridgeport Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Schoolhouse Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mill Plain Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Factory Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, CT and Milford, CT.
Start on US 1
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
Turn left onto US 1
Continue on CT 162
Continue on CT 162
Turn right onto Factory Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 95 North
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto US 1 / Bridgeport Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Fairfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
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 trip is defined by a heavy reliance on major infrastructure, with 81% of your journey taking place on the highway. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-95, which accounts for an 11.1-mile stretch of the commute. While the interstate provides a fast, efficient corridor, the character of the drive shifts slightly as you exit to navigate Bridgeport Avenue and Broad Street. Do not expect a scenic backroads cruise; instead, anticipate a focused, highway-heavy experience that prioritizes speed over leisure. Being behind the wheel here is purely functional, serving as a direct link that keeps you moving steadily toward Milford.
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 early in the drive near Mill Plain Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m 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 (Mill Plain Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
78 ft
Total Descent
62 ft
Highest Point
62 ft
~12.6 mi in
Elevation Range
47 ft
Fairfield is a city in Connecticut.
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 20m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
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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