Origin
New Britain, CT
Afternoon in New Britain on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, 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 5m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Britain, CT
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New Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Britain, CT to New Milford, CT covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Square, Main Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Square | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| CT 72 West | — | — |
| Riverside Avenue | — | — |
| School Street | — | — |
| Divinity Street | — | — |
| Park Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and New Milford, CT.
1
Start on Whiting Street
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Whiting Street
2
Turn right onto Franklin Square
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Franklin Square
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward CT 72 West: Bristol
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
CT 72 West: Bristol
6
Merge slight left
3.2 mi
·
4 min
7
Keep slight right
4.4 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
9
Turn left onto Main Street
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto School Street
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
School Street
11
Continue on Divinity Street
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Divinity Street
12
Continue on Park Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
13
Continue on Terryville Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
14
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Canal Street
15
Continue on Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
18
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton
20
Keep slight left to continue on CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield
174 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield
21
Turn left onto Litchfield Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Litchfield Road
22
Continue on East Street
512 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Street
23
Continue on East Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Street
24
Continue on East Street
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Street
25
Continue on East Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
26
Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
27
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
28
Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
29
Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
30
Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
31
Continue on Poplar Street
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Poplar Street
32
Continue on East Street
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from New Britain, 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
$7.68 one way
$15.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
2:30 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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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?
47.7 mi in 1h 5m 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.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Franklin Square.
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 New Britain, CT to New Milford, CT is easy. At 1h 5m 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 New Britain, 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 New Britain, 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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