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

The driving distance from New Milford, CT to Nepaug, CT is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.36 mi
00h 39m
Flight
27.41 mi
44.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.41 mi
Kilometers
44.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.36 mi
Kilometers
50.47 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nepaug
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in New Milford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Milford
2026-04-16T13:19
Arrive Nepaug
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Milford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bantam
CT

Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From New Milford
15.7 mi
00h 19m
To Nepaug
15.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    1445 ft · 21 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Torrington Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Litchfield Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · New Litchfield Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Litchfield Street

    1443 ft · 27 sec · Litchfield Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    114 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Litchfield Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Litchfield Turnpike
7.26 mi · 23%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 17%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 11%
Torrington Road
3.13 mi · 10%
East Main Street
3.09 mi · 10%
New Milford Turnpike
2.88 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Bantam Road

Continue on Bantam Road

5.48 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bantam
00h 19m from New Milford
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Milford and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Nepaug.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from New Milford and 15.7 miles from Nepaug.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Milford and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Nepaug.

Stop Ideas Near Bantam

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 Bantam and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Berlin

40 mi away
51 Depot Road
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Meriden Transit Center

42 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

45 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

46 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and Nepaug. Straight-line distance: 27.41 mi (44.11 km).

New Milford

#1 New Milford

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,683
Coordinates41.5770400, -73.4084500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nepaug

Nepaug is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8298200, -72.9989900
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: New Milford (-73.40845, 41.57704)
End: Nepaug (-72.99899, 41.82982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.76
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.38 $8.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.95 $9.89
Premium $4.86 $5.39 $10.78
Diesel $6.00 $6.66 $13.31

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 New Milford and Nepaug. The current time is 13:19:34.

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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.