Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, CT
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Milford, CT
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Hartford to Milford is 45.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m via North Broad Street and Berlin Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with numerous turns, rather than an open highway experience. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it within a few hours, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broad Street | 26.5 mi | 32m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 11 mi | 14m |
| North Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Grassy Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Milford, CT.
Start on Armory Road
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
Continue on US 5; CT 15
Take the exit
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto CT 121
Continue on CT 121
At end of road, turn right onto River Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Hartford, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 121: Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CT 121 / Grassy Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Hartford on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
Destination
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 24% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through local streets, including North Broad Street and Berlin Turnpike, which means frequent changes in speed and direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.5 miles on North Broad Street, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to more intricate local roads. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires more attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Capitol Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m 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 (Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), and the Mark Twain House, in which the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family. Mark Twain wrote in 1868, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief."
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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