Origin
Milford, CT
Afternoon in Milford on Friday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, CT to Woodbridge, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Woodbridge, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Milford, CT to Woodbridge, CT is 11.5 miles and takes about 20m via Racebrook Road, Boston Post Road, and Center Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop perfect for a day trip or as part of a larger journey through the area. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire duration, so don't expect any highway speeds here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 11.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles along Racebrook Road. Expect the road to feel like a typical local route, with frequent turns and intersections as you make your way from Milford to Woodbridge. The drive is primarily on Racebrook Road, Boston Post Road, and Center Road, reflecting its community-focused nature.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Racebrook Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 162 / New Haven Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 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 / New Haven Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Daniel Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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River Street
Turn right onto River Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Cherry Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CT 114 / Racebrook Road
Turn left onto CT 114 / Racebrook Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Racebrook Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Boston Post Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Center Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Daniel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Haven Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beecher Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Racebrook Road
— 6.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and Woodbridge, 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
·
26 sec
·
River Street
5
Turn right onto Cherry Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 1
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Boston Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CT 114
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Racebrook Road
8
Continue on CT 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
9
Turn right onto Beecher Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Beecher Road
10
Arrive at destination
Beecher Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Woodbridge, CT
Afternoon in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
10 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
20m 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 Woodbridge, CT covers 11.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Racebrook Road, Boston Post Road, Center Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 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 $1.85 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 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.1 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Milford, CT to Woodbridge, 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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