Origin
Guilford, CT
Morning in Guilford on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, 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
33m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, CT
David Kanigan
Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 23.6-mile drive from Guilford to Milford, Connecticut, can be completed in about 33 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The majority of your journey, 89%, will be on the highway, specifically I-95, with a significant uninterrupted stretch of 20.9 miles. You'll also navigate parts of Boston Post Road and Church Street. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $4, this route is economical for a spontaneous excursion. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so short, you have complete flexibility in planning your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.9 mi | 28m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Orange Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Factory Lane | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on State Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto US 1
500 ft
·
15 sec
·
Boston Post Road
3
Turn right onto CT 77
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 South
5
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 39A
Toward US 1 South
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Boston Post Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
9
Turn left onto Orange Avenue
366 ft
·
7 sec
·
Orange Avenue
10
Turn straight onto North Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
River Street
12
Arrive at destination
Factory Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.2 — 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
|
US 1 / Boston Post Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Boston Post Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 39A
Toward US 1 South
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 1 / Boston Post Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Boston Post Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 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 | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
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
Morning in Milford on Sunday
Local time
10:36 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 89% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-95. This means you'll encounter higher speeds and less frequent turns for a significant portion of your travel. The longest continuous segment on I-95 spans 20.9 miles, offering a consistent driving pace. While the bulk is highway, you'll transition through local roads like Boston Post Road and Church Street as you approach your destination, introducing a slight change in the driving environment towards the end.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Boston Post Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Boston Post Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 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: near the start (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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