Origin
Milford, CT
Morning in Milford on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, CT to Colchester, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, CT
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Colchester, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, CT to Colchester, CT covers 64 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 Wilbur Cross Parkway, CT 2, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.30 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: 64 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 64 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and CT 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.2 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and CT 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 20 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 4.8 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
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 65A
Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middle...
8
42 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
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 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...
9
42.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
8
44.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milford, CT and Colchester, CT, road signs point toward Middletown and Old Wethersfield.
Middletown
28.1 mi in
|
~37m
Old Wethersfield
42 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 23.2 mi | 28m |
| CT 2 | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| I 91 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| North Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Grassy Hill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| CT 3 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Old Hartford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 23.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and Colchester, CT.
1
Start on Factory Lane
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
Factory Lane
2
Turn right onto CT 162
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Daniel Street
475 ft
·
10 sec
·
Daniel Street
4
Turn right onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
River Street
5
Turn left onto West Main Street
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Plymouth Place
387 ft
·
7 sec
·
Plymouth Place
7
Turn slight right onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto North Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
9
Continue on CT 121
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Grassy Hill Road
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
11
At end of road, turn right onto CT 15
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 65A
Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 91
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto CT 3
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto CT 2
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
CT 2
19
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22
Toward Colchester
21
Turn left onto Mill Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mill Hill Road
22
Turn straight onto Old Hartford Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hartford Road
23
Continue on Broadway
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Broadway
24
Turn left onto CT 16
132 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lebanon Avenue
25
Turn right onto Hayward Avenue
181 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hayward Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Hayward Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Milford, CT · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Milford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colchester, CT
The final approach into Colchester, 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
$10.30 one way
$20.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 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 | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
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.
Destination
Colchester, CT
Morning in Colchester on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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 cooler 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 Milford, CT to Colchester, CT covers 64 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 Wilbur Cross Parkway, CT 2, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Milford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.30 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 64 miles you will encounter 20 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 4.8 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Milford, CT and Colchester, CT, road signs point toward Middletown and Old Wethersfield.
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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