Origin
Milford, CT
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Milford, CT to Coventry, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, CT
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Coventry, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Milford to Coventry, Connecticut, covers 65.6 miles of regional New England landscape. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, this drive is an affordable way to navigate across the state. Because the route relies heavily on major arteries, you will experience a steady, efficient pace from start to finish. Since the trip is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It is a straightforward, practical connection within the Northeast that keeps travel time to a minimum.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 26.6 mi | 32m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| I 384 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| US 44 | 4 mi | 6m |
| North Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Grassy Hill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 26.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and Coventry, CT.
1
Start on Factory Lane
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
Factory Lane
2
Turn right onto CT 162
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Daniel Street
475 ft
·
10 sec
·
Daniel Street
4
Turn right onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
River Street
5
Turn left onto West Main Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Plymouth Place
387 ft
·
7 sec
·
Plymouth Place
7
Turn slight right onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto North Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
9
Continue on CT 121
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Grassy Hill Road
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
11
At end of road, turn right onto CT 15
27 mi
·
32 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 5; CT 15
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
14
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 384
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 384
16
Continue on US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6; US 44
17
Take the exit onto US 44
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 44
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Turn right onto CT 31
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
CT 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Milford, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
Turn right onto CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Daniel Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Daniel Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 384 East: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
7
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.56 one way
$21.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.56 | $25.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Berlin Turnpike
(15.7 mi)
$1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Coventry, CT
Late night in Coventry on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 28m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will transition through a mix of infrastructure, starting on the Wilbur Cross Parkway before moving onto the Berlin Turnpike and eventually finishing on I-384. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroad journey. The longest stretch you will encounter is a 26.6-mile run on the Wilbur Cross Parkway, which offers the most uninterrupted driving time. As you navigate these segments, the road character remains functional and efficient, designed primarily to move you from the coast toward the interior of the state.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 162 / New Haven Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 (CT 162 / New Haven Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Daniel Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.8 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Milford, CT to Coventry, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Mansfield
57.4 mi in
|
~1h 14m
|
via US 44
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.10 in tolls one way, starting with Berlin Turnpike. 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 Coventry, 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 (CT 162 / New Haven Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Daniel Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.8 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): 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 Coventry, 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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