Origin
Killingworth, CT
Morning in Killingworth on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killingworth, 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
49m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killingworth, CT
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Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Killingworth and Milford, Connecticut, this 36.4-mile journey is an efficient trip that clocks in at approximately 42 minutes of driving time. Because the route is quite short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $6 on fuel, making this an economical option for your travel plans. The drive stays entirely within the Northeast region, keeping you within familiar territory as you transition between these two Connecticut towns. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one go or take your time depending on your schedule. It is a straightforward, practical route that serves as a reliable connection between these locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Old Toll Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Foxon Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| North Branford Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| I 91 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Middletown Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Foxon Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killingworth, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on this road
166 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
140 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto CT 80
485 ft
·
8 sec
·
Deep River Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Branford Road
5
Continue on CT 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Branford Road
6
Continue on CT 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Toll Road
7
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
332 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Toll Road
8
Continue on CT 80
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Toll Road
9
Continue on CT 80
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Foxon Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on CT 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxon Boulevard
11
Continue on CT 80
490 ft
·
8 sec
·
Middletown Avenue
12
Continue on CT 17; CT 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Avenue
13
Turn right onto Ferry Street
403 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ferry Street
14
Turn left onto US 5
362 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Warren Place
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Warren Place
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 South
17
Merge onto I 91
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 95
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 39A
Toward US 1 South
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Boston Post Road
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
22
Turn left onto Orange Avenue
366 ft
·
7 sec
·
Orange Avenue
23
Turn straight onto North Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
River Street
25
Arrive at destination
Factory Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Killingworth, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.7 — 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
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 80 / Deep River Road
Turn right onto CT 80 / Deep River Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 80 / North Branford Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 80 / North Branford Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 5 / State Street
Turn left onto US 5 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Old Toll Road
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
49m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on local thoroughfares like Deep River Road, North Branford Road, and Old Toll Road to get you to your destination. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed, multi-lane traffic; instead, you will navigate local infrastructure for the entire 36.4-mile stretch. The road personality is defined by these winding local connections, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various turns. It is a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local roads over fast, direct highway travel.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / Deep River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / North Branford Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 49m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 in tolls one way, starting with Old Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / Deep River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / North Branford Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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