Trip from Plainfield, CT to Milford, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

80.1 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 31m ★

6 AM

1h 38m

8 AM

1h 53m

10 AM

1h 43m

12 PM

1h 42m

3 PM

1h 44m

5 PM

1h 52m

8 PM

1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plainfield, CT to Milford, CT covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 395, Boston Post Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40.1 miles from Plainfield, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 80.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 80.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.3 miles on I 95.

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 49.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Lathrop Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Lathrop Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Lathrop Road

Turn left onto Lathrop Road

Navigation decision point

4

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5

29.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

78.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 39A Toward US 1 South

4

78.7 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | US 1 / Boston Post Road

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Boston Post Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	49.3 mi	1h 1m
I 395	28.1 mi	31m
Boston Post Road	0.8 mi	1m
Norwich Road	0.6 mi	1m
North Street	0.4 mi	<1m
River Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Lathrop Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Orange Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 49.3 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield, CT and Milford, CT.

1

Start on CT 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Norwich Road

2

Turn left onto Lathrop Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Lathrop Road

3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

4

Merge onto I 395

28 mi · 31 min · I 395

5

Merge onto I 95

49 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 54 sec

Exit 39A Toward US 1 South Use the right lane.

7

Turn straight onto US 1

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Boston Post Road

8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Boston Post Road

9

Turn left onto Orange Avenue

366 ft · 7 sec · Orange Avenue

10

Turn straight onto North Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Street

11

At end of road, turn right onto River Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · River Street

12

Arrive at destination

Factory Lane

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 40.1 miles from Plainfield, CT, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.1 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milford, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Plainfield, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Plainfield, CT

This is one driving day of about 80.1 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Plainfield, CT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 49.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.1 mi from Plainfield, CT · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New London, CT

40 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.

Popular next leg

New London, CT to Milford, CT

56.6 mi · 1h 13m

Pacing Suggestions

Lisbon, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New London, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Plainfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Milford, CT

The final approach into Milford, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 80.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.89 one way

$25.79 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$14.19	$28.38
premium	$4.86	$15.34	$30.68
diesel	$5.61	$17.69	$35.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24	$8.41	$3.84
Efficient EV	20	$7.01	$3.20
EV Truck/SUV	32	$11.21	$5.13

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 22, 2022

Origin

Plainfield, CT

Morning in Plainfield on Friday

Local time

11:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Milford, CT

Morning in Milford on Friday

Local time

11:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

14 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

1h 38m 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 Plainfield, CT to Milford, CT covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, I 395, Boston Post Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.1 miles from Plainfield, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.89 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Lathrop Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Plainfield, CT to Milford, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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