Drive or Fly: West Haven, CT to New Milford, CT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for HVN–HVN. At 37 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 9m

Distance

37.2 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

15 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 6m

4m in the air

Air Distance

32 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Haven, CT → HVN 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HVN → New Milford, CT 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

West Haven, CT HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

New Milford, CT HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HVN and HVN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 49m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0255s

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Haven, CT → New Haven Bus Stop (NHV6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Bridgeport Bus Stop (BDB6) → New Milford, CT 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From NHV6 — New Haven Bus Stop 2 mi, ~10m drive

To BDB6 — Bridgeport Bus Stop 30 mi, ~44m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 9m	3h 6m	1h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	15 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

37.2 mi 1h 8m

via CT 67, CT 313

Alternative (+2 min)

40.8 mi 1h 11m

via CT 34, US 7; US 202, CT 25

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from West Haven, CT to New Milford, CT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.