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 New Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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 Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Milford, CT to New Haven, CT covers 37 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prospect Hill Road, Bridgewater Road, New Milford Road West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Hill Road | — | — |
| Bridgewater Road | — | — |
| New Milford Road West | — | — |
| Baker Road | — | — |
| Wellers Bridge Road | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Southbury Road | — | — |
| Roxbury Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Prospect Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on East Street
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Street
2
Turn left onto Prospect Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Hill Road
3
Continue on Bridgewater Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgewater Road
4
Continue on New Milford Road West
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
New Milford Road West
5
Continue on Baker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
6
Turn right onto Wellers Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wellers Bridge Road
7
Continue on Church Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Church Street
8
Turn right onto Southbury Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Southbury Road
9
Continue on Roxbury Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roxbury Road
10
Turn sharp right onto Main Street North
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street North
11
Continue on Main Street North
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street North
12
Continue on Southford Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southford Road
13
Continue on Oxford Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Oxford Road
14
Continue on Bank Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bank Street
15
Continue on Derby Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Derby Street
16
Continue on New Haven Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Haven Road
17
Continue on Seymour Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
18
Turn right onto Amity Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
19
Continue on Whalley Avenue
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
20
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
21
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Elm Street
22
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
College Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 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
$5.96 one way
$11.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Haven, CT
Afternoon in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Oxford, CT
19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 7m 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?
37 mi in 1h 7m 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.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Prospect Hill Road.
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 New Haven, CT is easy. At 1h 7m 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 New Haven, 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 1h 7m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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 New Haven, 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 Haven, 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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