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

The driving distance from New Milford, CT to New Haven, CT is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
36.99 mi
01h 07m
Flight
31.05 mi
49.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.05 mi
Kilometers
49.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.99 mi
Kilometers
59.53 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in New Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Milford
2026-04-18T08:28
Arrive New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Oxford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From New Milford
17.9 mi
00h 33m
To New Haven
19.1 mi
00h 33m

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
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    54 m · 7 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridgewater Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridgewater Road

  4. 4

    Continue on New Milford Road West

    3 mi · 5 min · New Milford Road West

  5. 5

    Continue on Baker Road

    1 km · 1 min · Baker Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wellers Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wellers Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    743 ft · 18 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southbury Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Southbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxbury Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street North

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street North

    830 ft · 18 sec · Main Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on Southford Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Oxford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bank Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bank Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Derby Street

    1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street

  16. 16

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Seymour Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Amity Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Whalley Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway

    773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Continue on Elm Street

    1112 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto College Street

    571 ft · 10 sec · College Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oxford Road
6.09 mi · 16%
Southbury Road
4.11 mi · 11%
Amity Road
3.4 mi · 9%
Southford Road
2.97 mi · 8%
New Milford Road West
2.96 mi · 8%
Whalley Avenue
2.86 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Oxford Road

Continue on Oxford Road

6.09 mi · 00h 11m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 33m from New Milford
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from New Milford and 19.1 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oxford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

29 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 31.05 mi (49.97 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 Haven

#2 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-73.408521, 41.577055)
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

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 Haven. The current time is 08:28:38.

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.