Trip from Milford, CT to Coventry, CT

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

65.6 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

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

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Milford, CT

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Coventry, CT

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Milford to Coventry, Connecticut, covers 65.6 miles of regional New England landscape. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, this drive is an affordable way to navigate across the state. Because the route relies heavily on major arteries, you will experience a steady, efficient pace from start to finish. Since the trip is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It is a straightforward, practical connection within the Northeast that keeps travel time to a minimum.

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

32.8 miles from Milford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will transition through a mix of infrastructure, starting on the Wilbur Cross Parkway before moving onto the Berlin Turnpike and eventually finishing on I-384. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroad journey. The longest stretch you will encounter is a 26.6-mile run on the Wilbur Cross Parkway, which offers the most uninterrupted driving time. As you navigate these segments, the road character remains functional and efficient, designed primarily to move you from the coast toward the interior of the state.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 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 26.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 162 / New Haven Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 65.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 162 / New Haven Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Daniel Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.8 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CT 162 / New Haven Avenue

Turn right onto CT 162 / New Haven Avenue

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Daniel Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Daniel Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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 none lane.

48.6 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 384 East: Providence

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 59 Toward I 384 East: Providence

57.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 44

Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Milford, CT to Coventry, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.

Mansfield

57.4 mi in | ~1h 14m | via US 44

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wilbur Cross Parkway	26.6 mi	32m
Berlin Turnpike	15.7 mi	20m
I 384	7.3 mi	8m
Main Street	4.2 mi	7m
US 44	4 mi	6m
North Street	2.3 mi	4m
Grassy Hill Road	2 mi	3m
I 84	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Wilbur Cross Parkway — 26.6 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Factory Lane

53 ft · 7 sec · Factory Lane

Turn right onto CT 162

137 ft · 2 sec · New Haven Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto Daniel Street

475 ft · 10 sec · Daniel Street

Turn right onto River Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · River Street

Turn left onto West Main Street

57 ft · 1 sec · West Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Plymouth Place

387 ft · 7 sec · Plymouth Place

Turn slight right onto North Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Street

Keep slight left at fork onto North Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Street

Continue on CT 121

2.0 mi · 3 min · Grassy Hill Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

At end of road, turn right onto CT 15

27 mi · 32 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 5; CT 15

16 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 84; US 6

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 84; US 6

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 59 Toward I 384 East: Providence Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 384

7.3 mi · 8 min · I 384

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 6; US 44

0.3 mi · 28 sec · US 6; US 44

Take the exit onto US 44

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 44

Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn right onto CT 31

4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

Arrive at destination

CT 31

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 65.6-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should always check for standard regional traffic patterns on the Wilbur Cross Parkway. Because the drive is short, you likely won't need any scheduled stops, allowing you to reach Coventry in under 90 minutes. Budgeting about $11 for fuel is a safe estimate for your vehicle's needs on this route. Given the high percentage of highway travel, stay alert during the transition between the Berlin Turnpike and I-384, as these junctions can be busy. Use the simplicity of this short drive to your advantage by planning your arrival time around your specific destination needs rather than worrying about mid-trip rest breaks.

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 32.8 miles from Milford, CT, or about 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 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 65.6 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.8 miles or 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coventry, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Milford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Milford, CT

This is one driving day of about 65.6 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milford, 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 Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 26.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.8 mi from Milford, CT · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

33 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Milford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Coventry, CT

The final approach into Coventry, 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 Coventry, 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

$10.50 one way

$21.00 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$11.51	$23.02
premium	$4.83	$12.47	$24.94
diesel	$5.64	$14.57	$29.15

Estimated Tolls: $1.10

Berlin Turnpike (15.7 mi) $1.10

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.7	$6.89	$3.15
Efficient EV	16.4	$5.74	$2.62
EV Truck/SUV	26.2	$9.18	$4.20

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Milford, CT

Evening in Milford on Sunday

Local time

5:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coventry, CT

Evening in Coventry on Sunday

Local time

5:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

33 mi in

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.

Road read

1h 28m 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 Coventry, CT covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, Berlin Turnpike, I 384. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.8 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 $10.50 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.

On the drive from Milford, CT to Coventry, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.

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Trip from Milford, CT to Coventry, CT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Coventry, CT

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Milford, CT

Coventry, CT

Same local time

1h 28m on the road

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