Origin
East Haven, CT
Morning in East Haven on Friday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Haven, CT to Milford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Haven, CT
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Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Haven, CT to Milford, CT covers 13.8 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Boston Post Road, Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 13.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Boston Post Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Boston Post Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway.
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 13.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.3 miles (US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway
Turn left onto US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 1 / Boston Post Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Boston Post Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Saltonstall Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hemingway Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Orange Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haven, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on Hemingway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hemingway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Saltonstall Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Frontage Road
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 South
5
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
15 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
11:41 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
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
21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Haven, CT to Milford, CT covers 13.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Boston Post Road, Frontage Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from East Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1 / Saltonstall Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Haven, CT to Milford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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