Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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East Windsor, CT
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The drive from Milford, CT to East Windsor, CT covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Wilbur Cross Parkway, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.1 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 31.1 mi | 37m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 23.2 mi | 28m |
| North Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Grassy Hill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 41 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,987 veh/hr typical · worst 7,200
Quietest
2 AM
~457 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 67 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and East Windsor, CT.
Start on Factory Lane
Turn right onto CT 162
Keep slight left at fork onto Daniel Street
Turn right onto River Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Plymouth Place
Turn slight right onto North Street
Keep slight left at fork onto North Street
Continue on CT 121
Take the ramp
At end of road, turn right onto CT 15
Take the exit
Merge onto I 91
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 140
Continue on CT 140
Turn right onto CT 191
Turn left onto Windsorville Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 59.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 140: Warehouse Point, Ellington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto CT 140 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| premium | $5.07 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Milford on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in East Windsor on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Patchy Fog
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.
64.4 mi in 1h 26m, mostly highway — 31.1 mi of that is on I 91.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Wilbur Cross Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 4.8 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
693 ft
Total Descent
591 ft
Highest Point
330 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
307 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milford, CT and East Windsor, CT, road signs point toward Middletown and Ellington.
Middletown
Ellington
Founded 1639
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.
Founded 1680
East Windsor is a town in Connecticut.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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