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Trip from Westport, CT to Milford, CT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

18.4 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Westport, CT, CT

Westport, CT

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city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Milford, CT

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Trip Overview

This short 18.4-mile drive from Westport, CT to Milford, CT should only take about 29 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With a low estimated fuel cost of $3, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Northeast region. The route is primarily highway-focused, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on the interstate. While there are no recommended overnight stops, the quick duration allows for flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a straightforward transit between two Connecticut towns, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 12.2 mi 16m
Post Road East 3.9 mi 8m
Bridgeport Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Broad Street 0.5 mi 1m
Schoolhouse Road 0.3 mi <1m
Factory Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 12.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westport, CT and Milford, CT.

1

Start on US 1

3.9 mi · 8 min · Post Road East
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
3

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 16 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 35 Toward School House Road, Sub Way, Bic Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Schoolhouse Road
6

Turn left onto US 1

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Bridgeport Avenue
7

Continue on CT 162

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bridgeport Avenue
8

Continue on CT 162

0.5 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
9

Turn right onto Factory Lane

53 ft · 2 sec · Factory Lane
10

Arrive at destination

Factory Lane

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
4.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.3 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward School House Road, Sub Way, Bic Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward School House Road, Sub Way, Bic Drive
4
16.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 1 / Bridgeport Avenue

Turn left onto US 1 / Bridgeport Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
18.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | Factory Lane

Turn right onto Factory Lane

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.96 one way

$5.92 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.26 $6.52
premium $4.86 $3.52 $7.05
diesel $5.61 $4.06 $8.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.58 $1.18

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Westport, CT

Morning in Westport on Tuesday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Milford, CT

Morning in Milford on Tuesday

Local time

6:27 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

29m 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 largely highway-focused drive for this route, with 66% of your journey on high-speed roads like I-95. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.2 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. The drive begins with some time on Post Road East before merging onto the interstate, and you'll eventually transition to Bridgeport Avenue as you approach Milford. While not a scenic byway, this route prioritizes directness and speed, making it a no-nonsense transit experience.

66% 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: 12.2 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Post Road East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 29m 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: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 29m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.2 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: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 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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