Origin
Bristol, CT
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, CT to New Milford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, CT
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New Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, CT to New Milford, CT covers 37.4 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Divinity Street, Park Street, Terryville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Divinity Street | — | — |
| Park Street | — | — |
| Terryville Road | — | — |
| Canal Street | — | — |
| Allen Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| CT 118 | — | — |
| CT 118 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Divinity Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and New Milford, CT.
1
Start on West Street
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Street
2
Turn left onto Divinity Street
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Divinity Street
3
Continue on Park Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
4
Continue on Terryville Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
5
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Canal Street
6
Continue on Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
8
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton
11
Keep slight left to continue on CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield
174 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield
12
Turn left onto Litchfield Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Litchfield Road
13
Continue on East Street
512 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Street
14
Continue on East Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Street
15
Continue on East Street
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Street
16
Continue on East Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
17
Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
18
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
19
Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
20
Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
21
Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
22
Continue on Poplar Street
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Poplar Street
23
Continue on East Street
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Bristol, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
New Milford, CT
Afternoon in New Milford on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
10 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
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
37.4 mi in 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Divinity Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Bristol, CT to New Milford, CT is easy. At 49m 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 Bristol, CT to New Milford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in New Milford, CT
Full guide →New Milford is a historic New England town on the western side of Connecticut. It is the largest town in the state (62 square miles) and is just under 2 hours away from New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, CT to New Milford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Milford, CT before heading back.
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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