How far is New Milford, CT from Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from New Milford, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 New Milford and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford and Fairfield.
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Start on East Street
54 m · 6 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Federal Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1552 ft · 24 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Newtown Road, Bethel
2750 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Payne Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Payne Road
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Continue on Shelter Rock Road
2054 ft · 1 min · Shelter Rock Road
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Continue on Walnut Hill Road
2842 ft · 1 min · Walnut Hill Road
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Turn right onto Plumtrees Road
626 ft · 13 sec · Plumtrees Road
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue Extension
1740 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Judd Avenue
1875 ft · 1 min · Judd Avenue
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Continue on Putnam Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Putnam Park Road
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Turn straight onto Black Rock Turnpike
13.8 mi · 24 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Turn right onto Samp Mortar Drive
2428 ft · 48 sec · Samp Mortar Drive
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Continue on Brookside Drive
3051 ft · 1 min · Brookside Drive
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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 Post Road
57 m · 3 sec · Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Milford and Fairfield.
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.
Black Rock Turnpike
Turn straight 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 New Milford and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Milford to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 New Milford and 17.3 miles from Fairfield.
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 4.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Milford and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.
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 New Milford and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 31.03 mi (49.94 km).
#1 New Milford
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,683 |
| Coordinates | 41.5770400, -73.4084500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
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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