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

The driving distance from Torrington, CT to New Milford, CT is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.41 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.41 mi
34.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.41 mi
Kilometers
34.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.41 mi
Kilometers
39.29 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Milford
Thu, Oct 15, 2:28 PM EDT
Return by in Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Torrington
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive New Milford
Thu, Oct 15, 2:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Torrington
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 Torrington
12.2 mi
00h 19m
To New Milford
12.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Litchfield Street

    1489 ft · 24 sec · Litchfield Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto New Litchfield Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · New Litchfield Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Torrington Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    1445 ft · 19 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Torrington and New 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 22%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 14%
Litchfield Turnpike
3.38 mi · 14%
Torrington Road
3.13 mi · 13%
New Milford Turnpike
2.88 mi · 12%
New Litchfield Street
2.09 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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bantam
00h 19m from Torrington
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Torrington and Sunny near New Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 12.2 miles from Torrington and 12.2 miles from New Milford.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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
RAIL

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 Torrington and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 21.41 mi (34.45 km).

Torrington

#1 Torrington

City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

Population33,870
Coordinates41.8006500, -73.1212200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
New Milford

#2 New Milford

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,683
Coordinates41.5770400, -73.4084500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.121179, 41.800642)
End: East Street (-73.408521, 41.577055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.56
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $3.78 $7.56
Mid-grade $5.02 $4.32 $8.63
Premium $5.45 $4.68 $9.37
Diesel $6.45 $5.55 $11.10

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Torrington and New Milford. The current time is 13:49:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.