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

The driving distance from New Milford, CT to New Britain, CT is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.91 mi
00h 58m
Flight
33 mi
53.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33 mi
Kilometers
53.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.91 mi
Kilometers
77.11 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in New Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Milford
2026-04-18T08:29
Arrive New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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

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
Litchfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Milford
22.3 mi
00h 29m
To New Britain
25.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on East Street

    81 m · 7 sec · East Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Northfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Meadow Street

    819 ft · 29 sec · Meadow Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1921 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Park Street

  19. 19

    Continue on School Street

    1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain

    809 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Columbus Boulevard

    1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1694 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  28. 28

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northfield Road
7.23 mi · 15%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 11%
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 10%
East Main Street
3.8 mi · 8%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 7%
Litchfield Turnpike
3.38 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Northfield Road

Turn right onto Northfield Road

7.23 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
00h 29m from New Milford
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Milford and Partly Sunny near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 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?

Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from New Milford and 25.6 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Milford and Partly Sunny near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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 Litchfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Berlin

37 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

40 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

42 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

44 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 33 mi (53.11 km).

New Milford

#1 New Milford

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,683
Coordinates41.5770400, -73.4084500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
New Britain

#2 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-73.408521, 41.577055)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Milford and New Britain. The current time is 08:29:04.

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.