Origin
Milford, CT
Morning in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, CT to West Haven, 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
13m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
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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West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection between Milford and West Haven, this 8.1-mile trip is an efficient option. You can expect the journey to take roughly 14 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route will cost you approximately $1 in fuel, keeping your travel expenses minimal. Because the drive is entirely local, it avoids the congestion often found on major interstates. It is a practical, no-fuss way to move through this part of the Northeast, perfect for those who prefer staying off the highway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sawmill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| River Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Campbell Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Boston Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and West Haven, 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
·
26 sec
·
River Street
5
Turn right onto Cherry Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 1
476 ft
·
10 sec
·
Boston Post Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
8
Merge onto I 95
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 42
Toward CT 162: Saw Mill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CT 162
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sawmill Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on CT 162
445 ft
·
13 sec
·
Wagner Place
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
14
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Street
15
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.1 — 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
|
CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
Turn right onto CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Daniel Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Daniel Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward CT 162: Saw Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward CT 162: Saw Mill Road
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CT 162 / Sawmill Road
Turn right onto CT 162 / Sawmill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Haven, CT
Morning in West Haven on Tuesday
Local time
9:42 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
13m 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 rather than drifting on a monotonous interstate. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 8.1 miles navigating surface streets like New Haven Avenue, Daniel Street, and River Street. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention as you transition between these local roads. You will find that the character of the drive is defined by its urban connectivity, offering a consistent pace that differs significantly from a high-speed highway commute.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 162 / New Haven Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.6 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 1.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 13m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 West Haven, 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 1.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Haven, 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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