Origin
New Milford, CT
Late night in New Milford on Saturday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to New Britain, 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
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
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 Milford, CT
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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
This 44.7-mile drive from New Milford, CT, to New Britain, CT, takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. It's a manageable day trip within the Northeast region, specifically within Connecticut, so you won't need an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical option. The journey is characterized by numerous turns, suggesting a more engaged driving experience than a straight highway cruise. With no designated stops in the data, you'll have the flexibility to set your own pace and decide where and when to pause along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 44.7 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 44.7-mile route. While 19% of the journey involves highway driving, the bulk of your time will be spent navigating local roads like Northfield Road, Bantam Road, and Pine Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on Northfield Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering. This profile suggests a route that requires your attention, winding through potentially varied landscapes as you transition from one town to the next.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35 miles in near CT 72 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 35 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (CT 72 / Riverside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
35 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
CT 72 / Riverside Avenue
Turn right onto CT 72 / Riverside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CT 72 / Pine Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
41.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
7
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Downtown New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| CT 72 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Northfield Road
— 7.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on US 202
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Street
2
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
Poplar Street
3
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
4
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
5
Continue on US 202
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
6
Continue on US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
7
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
8
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
9
Continue on East Street
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Street
10
Continue on CT 118
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
11
Turn right onto CT 254
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 CT 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
16
Turn straight onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Canal Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
18
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
19
Continue on CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
20
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto CT 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto CT 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 72
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
25
Continue on Columbus Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
26
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Franklin Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left
195 ft
·
21 sec
29
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
30
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from New Milford, CT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.3 miles from New Milford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Britain, CT
The final approach into New Britain, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.20 one way
$14.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Litchfield Turnpike
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Saturday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Plymouth, CT
22 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
18 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Milford, CT to New Britain, CT covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northfield Road, Bantam Road, Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 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 $7.20 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 44.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 35 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (CT 72 / Riverside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Milford, CT to New Britain, 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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