Origin
Milford, CT
Morning in Milford on Friday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, CT to Hartford County, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Hartford County, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, CT to Hartford County, CT covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 $8.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 51.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Hartford County, CT is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Hartford County, 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 Hartford County, 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
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
13
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
21 min
14
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield
17
Keep slight left to continue on Trumbull Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Trumbull Street
18
Continue on Trumbull Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Trumbull Street
19
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Albany Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Albany Avenue
21
Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
22
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
23
Turn left
154 ft
·
11 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Milford, CT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Milford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hartford County, CT
The final approach into Hartford County, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Hartford County, CT
Morning in Hartford County on Friday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
26 mi in
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
21 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
1h 10m 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 Hartford County, CT covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 25.8 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 $8.31 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 Hartford County, CT is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Hartford County, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Milford, CT to Hartford County, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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