Origin
Milford, CT
Afternoon in Milford on Friday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, CT to Stamford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.5-mile drive from Milford, CT to Stamford, CT is easily manageable in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-95, accounting for 90% of your journey, with brief sections on Bridgeport Avenue and Broad Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical option for a quick transit within the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays; this is a simple hop between two Connecticut cities. Expect a focused, highway-centric experience for the majority of your travel time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 90% of your travel occurring on I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 27.5 miles on the interstate, offering a consistent pace. While the highway forms the backbone of this drive, you'll experience brief transitions onto local roads like Bridgeport Avenue and Broad Street. This means the character shifts from steady highway cruising to short stints on more varied urban or suburban thoroughfares before rejoining the faster pace of I-95. It's a drive defined by its efficiency and directness.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 27.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Bridgeport Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 162 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 162 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Schoolhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 162 / Broad Street
Turn left onto CT 162 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Schoolhouse Road
Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 27.5 mi | 37m |
| Bridgeport Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Schoolhouse Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Golden Hill Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Factory Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 27.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and Stamford, CT.
1
Start on Factory Lane
53 ft
·
10 sec
·
Factory Lane
2
Turn left onto CT 162
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on CT 162
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Golden Hill Street
4
Turn right onto CT 162
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bridgeport Avenue
5
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bridgeport Avenue
6
Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Schoolhouse Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
8
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
37 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North State Street
11
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Atlantic Street
12
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Stamford, CT
Afternoon in Stamford on Friday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
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
43m 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 Stamford, CT covers 30.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Bridgeport Avenue, Broad 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 15.3 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 $4.91 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 straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 162 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Schoolhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Milford, CT to Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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