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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02m.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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
1386 ft · 25 sec · Federal Road
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Turn left onto Federal Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Federal Road
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Turn left onto Whisconier Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Whisconier Road
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Continue on Hawleyville Road
1899 ft · 50 sec · Hawleyville Road
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Turn left onto Currituck Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Currituck Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1732 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
14.6 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Hartford, New York City
1128 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, Hartford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South
636 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
1031 ft · 25 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto High Street
1298 ft · 32 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1462 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West River Street
1736 ft · 45 sec · West River Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Danbury Fair
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and Milford. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.17 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 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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