Origin
Redding, CT
Morning in Redding on Tuesday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redding, 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
40m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redding, CT
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Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Redding to Milford, you can expect a straightforward 22.7-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will travel through the Northeast region, navigating a mix of local roads like Sport Hill Road and Cross Highway alongside the Merritt Parkway. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is highly economical for those looking to reach the coast efficiently. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this route makes it a very manageable drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Sport Hill Road | 7.1 mi | 14m |
| Cross Highway | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Poverty Hollow Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Church Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 8.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on Cross Highway
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Highway
2
Continue on Church Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Hill Road
3
Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Poverty Hollow Road
4
Continue on Stepney Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Stepney Road
5
Turn right onto Sport Hill Road
7.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Sport Hill Road
6
Continue on CT 59
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Easton Turnpike
7
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
328 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jefferson Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
9
Merge onto CT 15
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 37
Toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South
12
Turn right onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Boston Post Road
13
Turn left onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
High Street
14
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Turn right onto West River Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West River Street
16
Arrive at destination
Factory Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
5
11 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
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
8:20 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
17 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
40m 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 varied experience behind the wheel, as this 22.7-mile route balances local roads with a 40% highway share. You will navigate through suburban stretches before transitioning onto the Merritt Parkway, which provides the longest uninterrupted segment of 8.9 miles. The transition from winding local lanes to the faster-paced parkway requires a shift in driving style, but the overall trip remains brief. Because the route is a mix of highway and local surface streets, it offers a refreshing change of pace rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will find that the road character shifts noticeably as you move from the inland areas of Redding toward the coastal destination of Milford.
40% 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: 8.9 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 10.8 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
646 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
491 ft
Total Descent
1,054 ft
Highest Point
646 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
616 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Redding, CT to Milford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New London along the way.
New London
19.9 mi in
|
~36m
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 40m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Merritt Parkway. 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: at 10.8 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (CT 15 / Merritt 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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