Origin
Weston, CT
Late night in Weston on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weston, 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
31m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, CT
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Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
Weston to Milford is 21.8 miles and takes about 31m via Merritt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on a highway, making it ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Merritt Parkway, so expect a relatively consistent driving experience. Given the short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day trip, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| Weston Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Factory Lane | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 15.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on CT 57
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Weston Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
3
Merge onto CT 15
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 37
Toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South
6
Turn right onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Boston Post Road
7
Turn left onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
High Street
8
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto West River Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West River Street
10
Arrive at destination
Factory Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South
5
21 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
12:34 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
11 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
31m 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 highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.9 miles on the Merritt Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. The drive begins on local roads like Weston Road and West River Street before merging onto the Merritt Parkway. While the highway portion dominates, the initial and final segments will involve navigating more local road conditions. Expect a generally fast-paced experience for most of this 21.8-mile trip.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Merritt Parkway and Weston Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
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 21.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Weston, CT to Milford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New London along the way.
New London
19.1 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 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 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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