Origin
New Milford, CT
Afternoon in New Milford on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to Bristol, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 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 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Milford, CT to Bristol, CT covers 31.3 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Poplar Street, Park Lane Road, Litchfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Street | — | — |
| Park Lane Road | — | — |
| Litchfield Road | — | — |
| New Milford Turnpike | — | — |
| Litchfield Turnpike | — | — |
| Bantam Road | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| East Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Poplar Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on East Street
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Street
2
Continue on Poplar Street
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Poplar Street
3
Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
4
Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
5
Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
6
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
7
Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
8
Continue on West Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
9
Continue on East Street
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Street
10
Continue on East Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
11
Turn right onto Northfield Road
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Northfield Road
12
Turn left onto Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Meadow Street
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on East Main Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
16
Turn straight onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Canal Street
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
18
Continue on Park Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
19
Turn right onto West Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.04 one way
$10.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
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
Bristol, CT
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Goshen, CT
16 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.
Temperature spread
10 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
55m 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?
31.3 mi in 55m 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.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Poplar Street.
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 Milford, CT to Bristol, CT is easy. At 55m 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 Milford, CT to Bristol, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 55m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 Milford, CT to Bristol, 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 Bristol, 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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