Origin
West Torrington, CT
Night in West Torrington on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Torrington, CT to New Milford, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Torrington, CT
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New Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Torrington, CT to New Milford, CT covers 26.1 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bantam Road, Litchfield Road, Litchfield Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Bantam Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 26.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bantam Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 4 / Migeon Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Torrington, CT to New Milford, CT is easy. At 34m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 4 / Migeon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 202 / Litchfield Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CT 4 / Migeon Avenue
Turn left onto CT 4 / Migeon Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 202 / Litchfield Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 202 / Litchfield Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Torrington Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| New Litchfield Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Park Lane Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Migeon Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Bantam Road
— 5.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington, CT and New Milford, CT.
1
Start on Mountain Road
96 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mountain Road
2
Turn left onto CT 4
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Migeon Avenue
3
Continue on Migeon Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
4
Continue on Water Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Water Street
5
Turn right onto Prospect Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Prospect Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 202
348 ft
·
7 sec
·
Litchfield Street
7
Turn slight left onto US 202
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Litchfield Street
8
Continue on US 202
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
9
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
10
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
11
Continue on US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
12
Continue on US 202
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
13
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
14
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
15
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Poplar Street
16
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 202
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Litchfield Turnpike
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
New Milford Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Night in New Milford on Thursday
Local time
9:57 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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Torrington, CT to New Milford, CT covers 26.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bantam Road, Litchfield Road, Litchfield Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from West Torrington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.20 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 Torrington, CT to New Milford, CT is easy. At 34m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 4 / Migeon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 202 / Litchfield Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Torrington, 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.
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