Origin
New London, CT
Late night in New London on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, CT to Milford, 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 13m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, CT
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Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 56.6-mile journey from New London to Milford, Connecticut, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes. The drive primarily utilizes I-95, making up 93% of the route, so expect a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this trip is budget-friendly. As you stay within the Northeast region and the state of Connecticut, the scenery will be consistent. This route is ideal for a quick hop without needing an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 52.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| Broad Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hartford Turnpike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Orange Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Huntington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 52.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on Huntington Street
52 ft
·
9 sec
·
Huntington Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on CT 85
505 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hartford Turnpike
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
52 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 39A
Toward US 1 South
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Boston Post Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
9
Turn left onto Orange Avenue
366 ft
·
7 sec
·
Orange Avenue
10
Turn straight onto North Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
River Street
12
Arrive at destination
Factory Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from New London, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 39A
Toward US 1 South
4
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 1 / Boston Post Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Boston Post Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.11 one way
$18.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Milford, CT
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
12:44 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
1 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
1h 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?
Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 93% of the 56.6 miles on the interstate. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 52.5 miles on I-95. This means you'll largely be on a fast-paced road designed for efficient travel. While the majority of the route is on I-95, you'll also navigate segments of Broad Street and Boston Post Road, which might offer brief changes in pace before rejoining the main highway. Expect a consistent driving experience for most of the 1 hour and 13 minute duration.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Broad Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad Street.
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 1h 13m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in New London, CT
Full guide →New London is a city on the southeastern coast of Connecticut. It is most well-known for its rich maritime history and for being the location of the United States Coast Guard Academy and Connecticut College.
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 1h 13m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 95. 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 (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 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 Milford, 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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