Origin
Milford, CT
Morning in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, CT to Woodbridge, 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
20m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Woodbridge, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Milford, CT to Woodbridge, CT is 11.5 miles and takes about 20m via Racebrook Road, Boston Post Road, and Center Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop perfect for a day trip or as part of a larger journey through the area. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire duration, so don't expect any highway speeds here.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Racebrook Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Boston Post Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Center Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Daniel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Haven Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beecher Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Racebrook Road
— 6.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and Woodbridge, 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
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Boston Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CT 114
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Racebrook Road
8
Continue on CT 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
9
Turn right onto Beecher Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Beecher Road
10
Arrive at destination
Beecher Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.5 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
River Street
Turn right onto River Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cherry Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CT 114 / Racebrook Road
Turn left onto CT 114 / Racebrook Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Woodbridge, CT
Morning in Woodbridge on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 11.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles along Racebrook Road. Expect the road to feel like a typical local route, with frequent turns and intersections as you make your way from Milford to Woodbridge. The drive is primarily on Racebrook Road, Boston Post Road, and Center Road, reflecting its community-focused nature.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Racebrook Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 162 / New Haven Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.1 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
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 20m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Racebrook Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Woodbridge, 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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