Origin
West Haven, CT
Afternoon in West Haven on Saturday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Haven, 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
1h 8m
Distance
37.2 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 9m
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.
West Haven, CT
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New Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Haven, CT to New Milford, CT covers 37.2 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 $5.99 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: 37.2 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 37.2 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. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Campbell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CT 122; CT 243 / Fountain 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Campbell Avenue
Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CT 122; CT 243 / Fountain Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 122; CT 243 / Fountain Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CT 313 / Broad Street
Turn left onto CT 313 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CT 67 / Baker Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 67 / Baker Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Rimmon Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Southbury Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| New Milford Road East | 3 mi | 5m |
| Southford Road | 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 West Haven, CT and New Milford, CT.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
203 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto Court Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Campbell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 122
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Forest Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn left onto CT 122; CT 243
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Fountain Street
6
Turn right
214 ft
·
9 sec
7
Turn straight onto CT 313
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Rimmon Road
8
Turn right onto CT 313
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Street
9
Turn slight right onto CT 115; CT 313
393 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto CT 313
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broad Street
11
Continue on West Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto CT 67
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Oxford Road
13
Continue on CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southford Road
14
Continue on US 6; CT 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CT 67
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roxbury Road
16
Continue on CT 67
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Southbury Road
17
Turn left onto CT 67
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Church Street
18
Continue on Wellers Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wellers Bridge Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto CT 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
20
Continue on CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
New Milford Road East
21
Continue on CT 67
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgewater Road
22
Continue on CT 67
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Hill Road
23
Turn right onto US 202
176 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 202
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from West Haven, 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 West Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Milford, CT
The final approach into New Milford, 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
$5.99 one way
$11.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
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 | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
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
12:51 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 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 West Haven, CT to New Milford, CT covers 37.2 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 West Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.99 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 37.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Campbell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CT 122; CT 243 / Fountain Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Haven, CT to New Milford, 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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