Origin
West Haven, CT
Morning in West Haven on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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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 Court Street, Campbell Avenue, Forest Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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.
Court 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Haven, CT to New Milford, CT is easy. At 1h 8m 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 West Haven, CT to New Milford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Street | — | — |
| Campbell Avenue | — | — |
| Forest Road | — | — |
| Fountain Street | — | — |
| Rimmon Road | — | — |
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
·
27 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Campbell Avenue
4
Continue on Forest Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Forest Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fountain Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Fountain Street
6
Turn right
213 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn straight onto Rimmon Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Rimmon Road
8
Turn right onto Maple Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Street
9
Turn slight right onto Main Street
394 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
11
Continue on West Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Oxford Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Oxford Road
13
Continue on Southford Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southford Road
14
Continue on Main Street North
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street North
15
Turn left onto Roxbury Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roxbury Road
16
Continue on Southbury Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Southbury Road
17
Turn left onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Church Street
18
Continue on Wellers Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wellers Bridge Road
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
20
Continue on New Milford Road East
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
New Milford Road East
21
Continue on Bridgewater Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgewater Road
22
Continue on Prospect Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Hill Road
23
Turn right onto East Street
177 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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
Morning in New Milford on Saturday
Local time
11:22 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 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 Court Street, Campbell Avenue, Forest 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.
The drive from West Haven, CT to New Milford, CT is easy. At 1h 8m 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 West Haven, CT to New Milford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Haven, CT to New Milford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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