Origin
New Milford, CT
Morning in New Milford on Monday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to North Stamford, CT
Drive Time
59m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
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6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Milford, CT
David Kanigan
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from New Milford, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 39.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bridge Street, Danbury Road, Federal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.7 miles from New Milford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 39.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bridge 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Milford, CT to North Stamford, CT is easy. At 59m 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 North Stamford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Danbury Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Federal Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 7 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Salem Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Post Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on East Street
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Street
2
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
4
Continue on Federal Road
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Federal Road
5
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
6
Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 7 South: Norwalk
7
Continue on Danbury Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
8
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
9
Keep slight right to continue on West Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lane
10
Continue on South Salem Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Salem Road
11
Continue on Old Post Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Post Road
12
Turn slight left onto Spring Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Spring Street
13
Turn left onto Pound Ridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pound Ridge Road
14
Continue on State Highway 124
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 124
15
Continue on Westchester Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Westchester Avenue
16
Keep slight left to continue on Westchester Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Westchester Avenue
17
Continue on High Ridge Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
High Ridge Road
18
Turn left onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Stamford Road
19
Turn left onto Cascade Road
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cascade Road
20
Continue on Cascade Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cascade Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.7 miles from New Milford, CT, or about 29m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39.5 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.7 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Stamford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Milford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Milford, CT
This is one driving day of about 39.5 miles and 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Milford, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from New Milford, CT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from New Milford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Stamford, CT
The final approach into North Stamford, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Stamford, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.65 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| premium | $4.83 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
North Stamford, CT
Morning in North Stamford on Monday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
2 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
59m 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 North Stamford, CT covers 39.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bridge Street, Danbury Road, Federal Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.32 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 North Stamford, CT is easy. At 59m 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 North Stamford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Milford, CT to North Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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