Origin
New Milford, CT
Late night in New Milford on Friday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to Nepaug, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31.4 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 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 New Milford, CT to Nepaug, 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 Poplar Street, Park Lane Road, Litchfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 31.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Poplar Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Nepaug, CT is easy. At 39m 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 Nepaug, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Street | — | — |
| Park Lane Road | — | — |
| Litchfield Road | — | — |
| New Milford Turnpike | — | — |
| Litchfield Turnpike | — | — |
| Bantam Road | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Torrington Road | — | — |
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 Nepaug, 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
Turn slight left onto Torrington Road
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
10
Continue on New Litchfield Street
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Litchfield Street
11
Continue on Litchfield Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Litchfield Street
12
Turn left onto South Main Street
374 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto East Main Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
14
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
15
Arrive at your destination
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 |
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 | $3.30 | $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
Nepaug, CT
Late night in Nepaug on Friday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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 cooler 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 New Milford, CT to Nepaug, 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 Poplar Street, Park Lane 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 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 $5.05 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 New Milford, CT to Nepaug, CT is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Milford, CT to Nepaug, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Milford, CT to Nepaug, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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