Origin
Milford, CT
Night in Milford on Thursday
Local time
11:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, CT to Farmington, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, CT to Farmington, CT covers 40.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Haven Avenue, Daniel Street, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 40.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Haven Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milford, CT to Farmington, CT is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milford, CT to Farmington, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven Avenue | — | — |
| Daniel Street | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Plymouth Place | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| Grassy Hill Road | — | — |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New Haven Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, CT and Farmington, CT.
1
Start on Factory Lane
52 ft
·
7 sec
·
Factory Lane
2
Turn right onto New Haven Avenue
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Street
476 ft
·
11 sec
·
Daniel Street
4
Turn right onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
River Street
5
Turn left onto West Main Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Place
387 ft
·
8 sec
·
Plymouth Place
7
Turn slight right onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Street
8
Keep slight left to continue on North Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
9
Continue on Grassy Hill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Grassy Hill Road
10
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Whitney Avenue, Hamden
13
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitney Avenue
14
Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
16
Continue on Cheshire Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cheshire Road
17
Continue on Norton Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Norton Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
19
Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
20
Continue on East Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
21
Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
22
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Milford, CT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Milford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Farmington, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Farmington, CT
Night in Farmington on Thursday
Local time
11:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°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
15 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
54m 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 Farmington, CT covers 40.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Haven Avenue, Daniel Street, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 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 $6.47 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.
The drive from Milford, CT to Farmington, CT is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milford, CT to Farmington, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Milford, CT to Farmington, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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