How far is New Milford, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from New Milford, CT to Milford, CT is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
42.98 mi
01h 02m
Flight
30.55 mi
49.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.55 mi
Kilometers
49.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.98 mi
Kilometers
69.17 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sun, May 31, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in New Milford
Sun, May 31, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Milford
2026-05-31T12:27
Arrive Milford
Sun, May 31, 1:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New 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
Monroe
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From New Milford
19.1 mi
00h 31m
To Milford
23.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Milford and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Milford and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    54 m · 6 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Danbury Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Federal Road

    1386 ft · 25 sec · Federal Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Federal Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whisconier Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Whisconier Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hawleyville Road

    1899 ft · 50 sec · Hawleyville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Currituck Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Currituck Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1732 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    14.6 mi · 26 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Hartford, New York City

    1128 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, Hartford

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Merritt Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South

    636 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    1031 ft · 25 sec · Boston Post Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto High Street

    1298 ft · 32 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1462 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West River Street

    1736 ft · 45 sec · West River Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Milford and Milford.

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
14.9 mi · 35%
Danbury Road
5.15 mi · 12%
Merritt Parkway
4.89 mi · 11%
Whisconier Road
4.11 mi · 10%
Currituck Road
2.8 mi · 7%
I 95
1.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

14.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 31m from New Milford
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Milford and Mostly Clear near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Milford to Milford?

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from New Milford and 23.8 miles from Milford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Milford and Mostly Clear near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 11.2 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

35 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and Milford. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.17 km).

New Milford

#1 New Milford

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,683
Coordinates41.5770400, -73.4084500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-73.408521, 41.577055)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Milford and Milford. The current time is 12:27:34.

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.