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Trip from Enfield, CT to Milford, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

63.2 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

Downtown Enfield, CT, CT

Enfield, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

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

Milford, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Enfield, CT to Milford, CT covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, CT 15, North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.8 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 63.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and CT 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.8 miles on I 91.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 15. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 91.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 63.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.9 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 91

Merge onto I 91

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.7 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward CT 15 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward CT 15 South
7
35.1 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CT 15 South
5
35.2 mi into trip | ~44m in | CT 15

Merge onto CT 15

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward CT 121: Orange

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 41 Toward CT 121: Orange

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 32.8 mi 40m
CT 15 23 mi 28m
North Street 2.4 mi 4m
Grassy Hill Road 2.2 mi 3m
Enfield Street 0.9 mi 1m
King Street 0.8 mi 1m
River Street 0.3 mi <1m
Factory Lane

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 91 — 32.8 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 5

0.9 mi · 1 min · Enfield Street
2

Continue on US 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · King Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
4

Merge onto I 91

33 mi · 40 min · I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 17 Toward CT 15 South Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 8 sec
Toward CT 15 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto CT 15

23 mi · 28 min · CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

258 ft · 10 sec
Exit 41 Toward CT 121: Orange Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn right

0.2 mi · 22 sec
10

At end of road, turn right onto CT 121

2.2 mi · 3 min · Grassy Hill Road
11

Continue on CT 121

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street
12

At end of road, turn right onto River Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · River Street
13

Arrive at destination

Factory Lane

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.6 mi from Enfield, CT · 39m into the drive

Downtown Newington, CT, CT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newington, CT

32 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Hartford, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Enfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Milford, CT

The final approach into Milford, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.17 one way

$20.35 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.19 $22.39
premium $4.86 $12.10 $24.21
diesel $5.61 $13.95 $27.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.64 $3.03
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.53 $2.53
EV Truck/SUV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.04

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Enfield, CT

Afternoon in Enfield on Thursday

Local time

4:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Milford, CT

Afternoon in Milford on Thursday

Local time

4:33 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

2 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

1h 22m 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 Enfield, CT to Milford, CT covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, CT 15, North Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Enfield, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.17 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 63.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.9 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Enfield, CT to Milford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail.

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