How far is New Milford, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from New Milford, CT to Hartford, CT is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Milford and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford and Hartford.
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Start on East Street
1445 ft · 21 sec · East Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street
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Turn slight left onto Torrington Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on New Litchfield Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · New Litchfield Street
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Continue on Litchfield Street
1443 ft · 31 sec · Litchfield Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
114 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on Albany Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Garden Street
2852 ft · 1 min · Garden Street
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Turn right onto Cogswell Street
808 ft · 18 sec · Cogswell Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1775 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto Armory Road
34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Milford and 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.
Litchfield Turnpike
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Milford and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Milford to Hartford?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from New Milford and 31 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:18 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 Mostly Sunny around New Milford and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Torrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Bristol City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 39.5 mi (63.57 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 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 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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