Origin
New Milford, CT
Afternoon in New Milford on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Milford, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 34 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Danbury Road, Whisconier Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 19.1 mi | 31m |
| Danbury Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Whisconier Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Currituck Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Federal Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hawleyville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 19.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on US 202
176 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Street
2
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Turn left onto US 7; US 202
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
4
Continue on US 7; US 202
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Federal Road
5
Turn left onto US 202
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Road
6
Turn left onto CT 25
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Whisconier Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CT 25
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hawleyville Road
8
Turn left onto Currituck Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Currituck Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 6; CT 25
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
10
At end of road, turn right
27 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn left onto CT 25
18 mi
·
29 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
15
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto CT 130
4 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from New Milford, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 25 / Whisconier Road
Turn left onto CT 25 / Whisconier Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Currituck Road
Turn left onto Currituck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CT 25 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 25 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
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 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.89 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| premium | $4.83 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bridgeport, CT
Afternoon in Bridgeport on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
1 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
57m 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?
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 34 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near CT 25 / Whisconier Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34 miles you will encounter 11 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 7.2 miles (CT 25 / Whisconier Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (Currituck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (CT 25 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
566 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
561 ft
Total Descent
775 ft
Highest Point
566 ft
~9.7 mi in
Elevation Range
547 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 57m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Milford, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 34 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Danbury Road, Whisconier Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from New Milford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 34 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (CT 25 / Whisconier Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (Currituck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (CT 25 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Milford, CT to Bridgeport, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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