How far is Milford, CT from New Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Milford, CT to New Hartford, CT is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and New Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and New Hartford.
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Start on Factory Lane
16 m · 7 sec · Factory Lane
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Turn right onto New Haven Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Street
145 m · 11 sec · Daniel Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1233 ft · 29 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Place
118 m · 8 sec · Plymouth Place
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Turn slight right onto North Street
1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Continue on Grassy Hill Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Grassy Hill Road
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Turn left onto Derby Turnpike
2638 ft · 40 sec · Derby Turnpike
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Avenue
1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
155 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit straight toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2109 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
19.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1108 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
2.9 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn left onto Town Hill Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Town Hill Road
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Continue on Reservoir Road
840 ft · 19 sec · Reservoir Road
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1124 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Goose Green Road
8 m · 1 sec · Goose Green Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goose Green Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and New Hartford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 84 West
Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
19.7 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 Milford and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near New Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to New Hartford?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Milford and 28.3 miles from New Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milford and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near New Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and New Hartford. Straight-line distance: 45.79 mi (73.69 km).
#1 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Hartford
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,639 |
| Coordinates | 41.8823200, -72.9770500 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hartford (-72.97705, 41.88232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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