Origin
Manchester, CT
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Manchester, 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
1h 23m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, CT
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New Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, CT to New Milford, CT covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, Albany Avenue, Bantam Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| Albany Avenue | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| I 84 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Albany Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Torrington Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 11.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, CT and New Milford, CT.
1
Start on US 6; US 44
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Center Street
2
Continue on West Center Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Center Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Spencer Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Spencer Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
352 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cemetery Road
5
Take the ramp
241 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, Boston
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 84 West: Hartford
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 44
Exit 50
Toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 44
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 44; CT 10
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 44; US 202
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 202
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
331 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Litchfield Street
18
Turn slight left onto US 202
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Litchfield Street
19
Continue on US 202
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
20
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
21
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
22
Continue on US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
23
Continue on US 202
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
24
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
25
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
26
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Poplar Street
27
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 202
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Manchester, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, B...
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 84 West: Hartford
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 84; US 6
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.47 one way
$18.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.67
Litchfield Turnpike
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
Albany Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
New Hartford, CT
29 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 23m 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?
58.8 mi in 1h 23m — 43% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 202.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manchester, CT to New Milford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Haven along the way.
New Haven
8 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 44
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on US 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.67 in tolls one way, starting with Litchfield Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Milford, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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