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Cities Near Milford

Cities near Milford, Connecticut: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including West Haven, Bridgeport, Hamden. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Milford, Connecticut is West Haven, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
West Haven7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Bridgeport8 mi / 12 km25 minDrive/railDay trip
Hamden15 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
East Norwalk20 mi / 31 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Waterbury23 mi / 37 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Danbury24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Meriden25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
North Stamford26 mi / 42 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Bristol32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Brentwood32 mi / 52 km57 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Milford

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: West Haven, Bridgeport, Hamden, East Norwalk, Waterbury. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Milford include West Haven, Bridgeport, Hamden, East Norwalk, Waterbury. The closest is West Haven, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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