Origin
Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in Norwalk on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwalk, CT to New Milford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwalk, CT
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New Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
Norwalk to New Milford is 36.5 miles and takes about 56 minutes via US 7, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region northwards. Expect a mixed drive that offers a blend of highway speeds and more local road navigation. It's a straightforward journey, ideal if you're looking for a relatively short and uncomplicated drive between these two points in Connecticut.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Danbury Road | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| Sugar Hollow Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| West Rocks Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| France Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 12.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk, CT and New Milford, CT.
1
Start on East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Avenue
2
Continue on US 1
516 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Avenue
3
Turn right onto France Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
France Street
4
Continue on West Rocks Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Rocks Road
5
Turn right onto US 7
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Avenue
6
Continue on US 7
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight left onto CT 33
444 ft
·
10 sec
·
Westport Road
8
Merge onto US 7; CT 33
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Danbury Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 7
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
11
Continue on US 7
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sugar Hollow Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 7; US 202
Toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
13
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
Turn left onto US 202
176 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 202
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Norwalk, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / North Avenue
Continue onto US 1 / North Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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France Street
Turn right onto France Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 7 / Main Avenue
Turn right onto US 7 / Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 7; CT 33 / Danbury Road
Merge onto US 7; CT 33 / Danbury Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
23.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 7; US 202
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202 toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 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 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
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 Milford, CT
Afternoon in New Milford on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
1 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
56m 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?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of US 7, also known as Danbury Road, which offers a more direct path, and then transition to more local roads like Sugar Hollow Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on US 7, providing a good opportunity for consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, moving from potentially busier highway sections to quieter, more winding local roads.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 1 / North Avenue.
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 56m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (France Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 7 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 56m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on US 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (France Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 7 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Milford, 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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