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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.55 mi
01h 19m
Flight
45.79 mi
73.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.79 mi
Kilometers
73.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.55 mi
Kilometers
91.01 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Apr 16, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-16T02:49
Arrive New Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waterbury
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Milford
28.3 mi
00h 39m
To New Hartford
28.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Factory Lane

    16 m · 7 sec · Factory Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Haven Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · New Haven Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Street

    145 m · 11 sec · Daniel Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Street

    1233 ft · 29 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    17 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Place

    118 m · 8 sec · Plymouth Place

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto North Street

    1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grassy Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Grassy Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Derby Turnpike

    2638 ft · 40 sec · Derby Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Derby Avenue

    1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2109 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1108 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Town Hill Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Town Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Reservoir Road

    840 ft · 19 sec · Reservoir Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1124 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Goose Green Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Goose Green Road

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
19.7 mi · 35%
CT 8 North
16.9 mi · 30%
Town Hill Road
4.62 mi · 8%
Grassy Hill Road
3.73 mi · 7%
Litchfield Turnpike
2.93 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 39m from Milford
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waterbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterbury.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and New Hartford. Straight-line distance: 45.79 mi (73.69 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
New Hartford

#2 New Hartford

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population6,639
Coordinates41.8823200, -72.9770500
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: New Hartford (-72.97705, 41.88232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.70
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and New Hartford. The current time is 02:49:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.