Origin
Prospect, CT
Morning in Prospect on Tuesday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect, CT to Milford, 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
35m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect, CT
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Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
Prospect to Milford is 22.1 miles and takes about 35m via Litchfield Turnpike and Wilbur Cross Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, connecting the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive, offering a blend of different road types rather than a single monotonous experience. It's a manageable distance, perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey through the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Turnpike | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Carrington Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| New Haven Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Grassy Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Union City Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Litchfield Turnpike
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on CT 68
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
Union City Road
2
Turn left onto CT 69
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
New Haven Road
3
Continue on CT 69
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Carrington Road
4
Continue on CT 69
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto CT 15
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
258 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 41
Toward CT 121: Orange
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
At end of road, turn right onto CT 121
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grassy Hill Road
10
Continue on CT 121
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.3 — 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
|
CT 69 / New Haven Road
Turn left onto CT 69 / New Haven Road
Navigation decision point
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CT 121: Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 41
Toward CT 121: Orange
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CT 121 / Grassy Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 121 / Grassy Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.45
Litchfield Turnpike
(6.4 mi)
$0.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
9:41 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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 drive features a 52% highway share, meaning you'll experience some faster-paced travel along the Wilbur Cross Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles on Litchfield Turnpike, suggesting a good portion of the route involves more local road driving. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' indicating a transition between these faster parkway sections and potentially slower, more winding roads like Carrington Road as you approach your destination. This variety keeps the driving experience engaging.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Litchfield Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 69 / New Haven Road.
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 35m 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 (CT 69 / New Haven Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 35m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Litchfield Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.45 in tolls one way, starting with Litchfield Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 69 / New Haven Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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