How far is East Orange, NJ from New Milford, CT?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to New Milford, CT is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and New Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and New Milford.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 9 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
66 m · 12 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
19 m · 1 sec · North Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive
1921 ft · 42 sec · Parkway Drive
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Continue on North Walnut Street
570 ft · 11 sec · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City
2600 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
1406 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
11.6 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
993 ft · 15 sec · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 119: Saw Mill River Parkway North, Elmsford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saw Mill River Parkway North, Katonah
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
18.3 mi · 26 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684: Brewster
897 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
2445 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Street
54 m · 2 sec · East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Orange and New Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near New Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to New Milford?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thornwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from East Orange and 46.2 miles from New Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around East Orange and Chance Rain Showers near New Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Thornwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornwood.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 69.61 mi (112.03 km).
#1 East Orange
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 64,630 |
| Coordinates | 40.7673200, -74.2048700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Milford
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,683 |
| Coordinates | 41.5770400, -73.4084500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Milford (-73.40845, 41.57704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $20.58 | $41.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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