Origin
Madison, CT
Evening in Madison on Sunday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, CT to Milford, CT
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Milford, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip across the Connecticut shoreline, this 28.5-mile drive from Madison to Milford is a straightforward affair. You can easily complete the journey in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Expect to budget roughly $5 for fuel, which keeps this transit very cost-effective. The route primarily relies on I-95, supplemented by segments of Boston Post Road and Durham Road. Because both towns are located in the Northeast, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. It is a practical, efficient path that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.2 miles from Madison, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with I-95 accounting for 90 percent of your travel time. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on a single 25.5-mile stretch of interstate, which offers a consistent, high-speed pace for the bulk of the drive. While the interstate handles the heavy lifting, you will transition onto local roads like Boston Post Road and Durham Road as you navigate into your destination. The experience is best described as a utilitarian commute rather than a leisurely scenic tour. Expect to stay focused on the flow of traffic as you merge and transition between the major highway corridor and the local network.
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 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.5 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.5 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 79 / Durham Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / Boston Post Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Boston Post Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 79 / Durham Road
Turn right onto CT 79 / Durham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.7 mi into trip
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~36m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 25.5 mi | 33m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Durham Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| River Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Orange Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Factory Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 25.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, CT and Milford, CT.
1
Start on this road
136 ft
·
11 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
122 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn right onto US 1
168 ft
·
8 sec
·
Boston Post Road
4
Turn right onto CT 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Durham Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 South
6
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
33 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 39A
Toward US 1 South
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Boston Post Road
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Boston Post Road
10
Turn left onto Orange Avenue
366 ft
·
7 sec
·
Orange Avenue
11
Turn straight onto North Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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North Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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River Street
13
Arrive at destination
Factory Lane
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 39-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though avoiding peak traffic hours on I-95 is always a smart move. Because the entire trip covers less than 30 miles, you won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way. Keep your gas tank prepped before you leave to cover the $5 fuel estimate, allowing you to drive straight through to Milford without interruption. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor local traffic reports for I-95 before departing, as even a short interstate drive can be affected by unexpected congestion. This straightforward transit is best handled as a single, direct push to your final destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.2 miles from Madison, CT, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28.5 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.2 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Madison, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Madison, CT
This is one driving day of about 28.5 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Madison, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 25.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.2 mi from Madison, CT · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.2 miles from Madison, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Milford, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| premium | $4.83 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Milford on Sunday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
39m 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 Madison, CT to Milford, CT covers 28.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Boston Post Road, Durham 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 14.2 miles from Madison, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.56 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 28.5 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 79 / Durham Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Madison, CT to Milford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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