Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Late night in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to New Milford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeport, CT
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New Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
Bridgeport to New Milford is 34.4 miles and takes about 56 minutes via CT 25, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and local roads as you head north. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick excursion or a way to get from one point to another without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 25 | 16.4 mi | 27m |
| Danbury Road | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Whisconier Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Currituck Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| CT 8 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Federal Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hawleyville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 25
— 16.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and New Milford, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
3
Merge onto CT 8; CT 25
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8; CT 25
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 25
16 mi
·
27 min
·
CT 25
Exit 3
Toward CT 25 North: Trumbull, New York City
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right
77 ft
·
3 sec
6
Turn right onto US 6; CT 25
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn straight onto Currituck Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Currituck Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto CT 25
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hawleyville Road
9
Continue on CT 25
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Whisconier Road
10
Turn right onto US 202
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 7; US 202
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Federal Road
12
Continue on US 7; US 202
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
13
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
Turn left onto US 202
176 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 202
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Bridgeport, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 8; CT 25
Merge onto CT 8; CT 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
3.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 25
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 25 toward CT 25 North: Trumbull, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 3
Toward CT 25 North: Trumbull, New York City
4
22.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CT 25 / Hawleyville Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 25 / Hawleyville Road
Navigation decision point
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 202 / Federal Road
Turn right onto US 202 / Federal Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Milford, CT
Late night in New Milford on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 56% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on CT 25 covering 16.4 miles. You'll transition from highway to surface roads as you progress north. Expect a mixed driving experience, incorporating both faster highway segments and slower local road sections.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on CT 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles (CT 8; CT 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (CT 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bridgeport, CT to New Milford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
3.2 mi in
|
~3m
|
via CT 25
About the Cities
Arriving in New Milford, CT
Full guide →New Milford is a historic New England town on the western side of Connecticut. It is the largest town in the state (62 square miles) and is just under 2 hours away from New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on CT 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Milford, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles (CT 8; CT 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (CT 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Milford, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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