Trip from Campville, CT to New Milford, CT

Drive Time

38m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

Downtown New Milford, CT, CT

New Milford, CT

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Campville, CT to New Milford, CT covers 27.2 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Street, Bantam Road, Litchfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on East Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

13.6 miles from Campville, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Campville, CT to New Milford, CT covers 27.2 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Valley Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Valley Road

Turn left onto Valley Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 46 Toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton
7
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield
4
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | CT 118 / Litchfield Road

Turn left onto CT 118 / Litchfield Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between Campville, CT and New Milford, CT, road signs point toward Harwinton and Litchfield.

Harwinton

3.2 mi in | ~6m

Litchfield

3.4 mi in | ~6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Street 6.1 mi 8m
Bantam Road 5.5 mi 7m
Litchfield Road 3.6 mi 4m
Litchfield Turnpike 3.4 mi 4m
New Milford Turnpike 2.9 mi 3m
CT 8 2.1 mi 2m
Park Lane Road 1.6 mi 1m
Poplar Street 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Street — 6.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Campville Hill Road

134 ft · 6 sec · Campville Hill Road
2

Turn left onto Valley Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Valley Road
3

Turn slight right onto Northfield Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Northfield Road
4

Continue on Campville Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Campville Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
6

Merge onto CT 8

2.1 mi · 2 min · CT 8
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 46 Toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton
8

Keep slight left at fork

174 ft · 7 sec
Toward CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield
9

Turn left onto CT 118

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Litchfield Road
10

Continue on CT 118

512 ft · 10 sec · East Street
11

Continue on CT 118

4.6 mi · 6 min · East Street
12

Continue on East Street

266 ft · 8 sec · East Street
13

Continue on US 202

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street
14

Continue on US 202

5.5 mi · 7 min · Bantam Road
15

Continue on US 202

3.4 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Turnpike
16

Continue on US 202

2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
17

Continue on US 202

3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
18

Continue on US 202

1.6 mi · 1 min · Park Lane Road
19

Continue on US 202

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Poplar Street
20

Continue on US 202

0.3 mi · 18 sec · East Street
21

Arrive at destination

US 202

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 13.6 miles from Campville, CT, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.1 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 27.2 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.6 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Campville, CT

This is one driving day of about 27.2 miles and 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Campville, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Street for about 6.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.6 mi from Campville, CT · 21m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

14 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

White Plains, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

White Plains, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Campville, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Milford, CT

The final approach into New Milford, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Milford, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.35 one way

$8.71 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $4.77 $9.55
premium $4.83 $5.17 $10.34
diesel $5.64 $6.04 $12.09

Estimated Tolls: $0.44

Litchfield Turnpike (3.4 mi) $0.24
New Milford Turnpike (2.9 mi) $0.20

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Campville, CT

Morning in Campville on Monday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Milford, CT

Morning in New Milford on Monday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

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 Campville, CT to New Milford, CT covers 27.2 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Street, Bantam Road, Litchfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Campville, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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 is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Campville, CT and New Milford, CT, road signs point toward Harwinton and Litchfield.

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