How far is Fairfield, CT from New Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Fairfield, CT to New Milford, CT is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and New Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and New Milford.
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Start on Post Road
57 m · 12 sec · Post Road
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Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mill Plain Road
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Turn right onto Brookside Drive
3051 ft · 1 min · Brookside Drive
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Turn straight onto Samp Mortar Drive
2428 ft · 54 sec · Samp Mortar Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Rock Turnpike
13.8 mi · 24 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Continue on Putnam Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Putnam Park Road
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Turn straight onto Judd Avenue
1875 ft · 1 min · Judd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue Extension
1740 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue Extension
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Turn right onto Plumtrees Road
626 ft · 19 sec · Plumtrees Road
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Turn left onto Walnut Hill Road
2842 ft · 1 min · Walnut Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Shelter Rock Road
2054 ft · 1 min · Shelter Rock Road
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Continue on Payne Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Payne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stony Hill Road
151 m · 12 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
824 ft · 26 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on Newtown Road
869 ft · 23 sec · Newtown Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West, US 6 West
2851 ft · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
648 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on US 7 North, US 202 North: Brookfield, New Milford
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 14 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 Fairfield 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.
Black Rock Turnpike
At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Rock Turnpike
13.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fairfield and Partly Sunny near New Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to New Milford?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Fairfield and 18.3 miles from New Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairfield and Partly Sunny near New Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethel.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 31.03 mi (49.94 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.95 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
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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