Origin
Nepaug, CT
Afternoon in Nepaug on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nepaug, CT to New Milford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31.4 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nepaug, CT to New Milford, CT covers 31.4 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Litchfield Turnpike, Bantam Road, Litchfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Litchfield Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Nepaug, CT to New Milford, CT covers 31.4 miles and takes about 39m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Litchfield Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near US 202 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nepaug, CT to New Milford, CT is easy. At 39m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 202 / Litchfield Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 202 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 202 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 202 / Litchfield Street
Turn right onto US 202 / Litchfield Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Turnpike | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Torrington Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| New Litchfield Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Park Lane Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Litchfield Turnpike
— 7.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nepaug, CT and New Milford, CT.
1
Start on US 202
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
2
Continue on US 202
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
331 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Litchfield Street
5
Turn slight left onto US 202
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Litchfield Street
6
Continue on US 202
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
7
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
8
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
9
Continue on US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
10
Continue on US 202
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
11
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
12
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
13
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Poplar Street
14
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 202
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.05 one way
$10.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Litchfield Turnpike
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
1:00 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
5 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
39m 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 Nepaug, CT to New Milford, CT covers 31.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Litchfield Turnpike, Bantam Road, Litchfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Nepaug, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.05 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.
The drive from Nepaug, CT to New Milford, CT is easy. At 39m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 202 / Litchfield Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nepaug, CT to New Milford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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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