Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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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Montville, CT
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Milford, CT to Montville, CT is 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m via I 95 and I 395, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With most of the drive on major highways, you'll find it to be a straightforward connection. It’s a route well-suited for a single day, offering a simple transit between your starting and ending points without extensive detours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 45.3 mi | 54m |
| I 395 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Oakdale Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Meeting House Lane | 1 mi | 4m |
| Long Wharf Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,414 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~603 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 35 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and Montville, CT.
Start on Factory Lane
Turn right onto CT 162
Keep slight left at fork onto Daniel Street
Turn right onto River Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
Continue on US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Continue on East Street
Turn right onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto US 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit onto I 395
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 163
Continue on CT 163
Continue on Meeting House Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Raymond Hill Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.5 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 0 and 56.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 395 toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CT 163: Uncasville, Montville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| premium | $5.07 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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 Milford on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Montville on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
44°F
Madison, CT
31 mi in
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.
You'll spend about 85% of this 61.1-mile trip on highways. The longest stretch on I 95 covers 45.3 miles before you transition to I 395 and then Oakdale Road. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate these interstate sections. The drive shifts to surface roads for the final portion of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 15 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; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (Long Wharf Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
540 ft
Total Descent
189 ft
Highest Point
382 ft
~61.1 mi in
Elevation Range
362 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Milford, CT to Montville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield along the way.
Plainfield
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 1786
Montville is a town in Connecticut. It includes the villages of Chesterfield, Mohegan, Oakdale and Uncasville.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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