Origin
Easton, CT
Afternoon in Easton on Friday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, 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
24m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, CT
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Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 15.4-mile drive from Easton, CT to Milford, CT takes approximately 24 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Merritt Parkway, Sport Hill Road, and Center Road. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this is a budget-friendly excursion. The route offers a mixed drive experience, so while it's quick, it's not entirely monotonous. Given its brevity, this trip is best enjoyed without needing an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a true mixed bag, with 59% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on the Merritt Parkway, offering a taste of faster travel. However, the route also incorporates local roads like Sport Hill Road and Center Road, providing a change of pace. Expect the road conditions to vary, transitioning from more open highway driving to potentially more winding or residential sections as you approach your destination. This dynamic profile means you won't be stuck in a single driving mode for the entire trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Merritt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 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 15.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.5 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South
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 Easton, CT to Milford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New London along the way.
New London
12.6 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Sport Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Center Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
| Easton Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 8.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 59
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sport Hill Road
4
Continue on CT 59
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Easton Turnpike
5
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
328 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jefferson Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
7
Merge onto CT 15
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 37
Toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South
10
Turn right onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Boston Post Road
11
Turn left onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
High Street
12
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto West River Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West River Street
14
Arrive at destination
Factory Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.48 one way
$4.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
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
Afternoon in Milford on Friday
Local time
2:23 PM
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
24m 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 Easton, CT to Milford, CT covers 15.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Merritt Parkway, Sport Hill Road, Center Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Easton, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.48 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 15.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.5 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Easton, CT to Milford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New London along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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