Origin
New Milford, CT
Morning in New Milford on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to West 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 8m
Distance
37.1 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 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Milford, CT to West Haven, CT covers 37.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oxford Road, Rimmon Road, Southbury Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Oxford Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 37.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oxford Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near Wellers Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Wellers Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 25 miles (CT 115; CT 313 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Wellers Bridge Road
Turn right onto Wellers Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North
Turn sharp right onto US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
25 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CT 115; CT 313 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CT 115; CT 313 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
CT 243 / Fountain Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 243 / Fountain Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Rimmon Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Southbury Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Southford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| New Milford Road West | 3 mi | 5m |
| Roxbury Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Forest Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Maple Street | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Oxford Road
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and West Haven, CT.
1
Start on US 202
176 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Street
2
Turn left onto CT 67
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Hill Road
3
Continue on CT 67
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgewater Road
4
Continue on CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
New Milford Road West
5
Continue on CT 67
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
·
17 sec
·
Church Street
8
Turn right onto CT 67
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Southbury Road
9
Continue on CT 67
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roxbury Road
10
Turn sharp right onto US 6; CT 67
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street North
11
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street North
12
Continue on CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southford Road
13
Continue on CT 67
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Oxford Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto West Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
15
Continue on CT 313
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broad Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto CT 115; CT 313
393 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn slight left onto CT 313
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Street
18
Turn left onto CT 313
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Rimmon Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto CT 243
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Fountain Street
20
Turn right onto CT 122
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Forest Road
21
Continue on CT 122
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Campbell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Street
23
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from New Milford, CT · 34m into the drive
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 18.6 miles from New Milford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Haven, CT
The final approach into West Haven, 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
$5.97 one way
$11.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 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 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $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
West Haven, CT
Morning in West Haven on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
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 8m 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 West Haven, CT covers 37.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oxford Road, Rimmon Road, Southbury Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $5.97 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 is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Wellers Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 25 miles (CT 115; CT 313 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Milford, CT to West Haven, 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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