Origin
Milford, CT
Late night in Milford on Friday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, CT to Easton, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Easton, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, CT to Easton, CT covers 16.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Merritt Parkway, Sport Hill Road, Center Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on Merritt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Milford, CT to Easton, CT covers 16.8 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
Turn right onto CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Daniel Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Daniel Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Wheelers Farms Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Wheelers Farms Road
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
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 28
Toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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 Easton, CT, road signs point toward New York City and Hartford.
New York City
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
Hartford
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Sport Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Center Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| River Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Daniel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and Easton, 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
343 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Street
9
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Boston Post Road
10
Take the ramp
2.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward New York City, Hartford
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward Wheelers Farms Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto CT 15
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
13
Continue on CT 15
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
284 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 28
Toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right
105 ft
·
4 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Congress Street
421 ft
·
15 sec
·
Congress Street
17
Turn left onto CT 59
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
Easton Turnpike
18
Continue on CT 59
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sport Hill Road
19
Turn left onto Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
20
Turn left
23 ft
·
1 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Easton, CT
Late night in Easton on Friday
Local time
12:18 AM
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
25m 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 Easton, CT covers 16.8 miles and takes about 25m 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 8.4 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 $2.70 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Milford, CT and Easton, CT, road signs point toward New York City and Hartford.
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