Origin
New Fairfield, CT
Morning in New Fairfield on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Fairfield, CT to West Torrington, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
West Torrington, CT
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Trip Overview
New Fairfield to West Torrington is 44.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via US 7 and Bantam Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll primarily be on US 7 before transitioning to surface roads for the latter half of the drive. It's a manageable trip, perfect for a single day, offering a straightforward connection between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Pembroke Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Torrington Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| New Litchfield Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 12.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Fairfield, CT and West Torrington, CT.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CT 37
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pembroke Road
3
Continue on CT 37
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Padanaram Road
4
Continue on CT 37
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 84 East, US 7 North, US 6 East, US 202 East: Waterbury, New Milford
6
Merge onto I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 7; US 202
Toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
8
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bridge Street
9
Turn left onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Street
10
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
Poplar Street
11
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
12
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
13
Continue on US 202
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
14
Continue on US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
15
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
16
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
17
Turn slight left onto US 202
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
18
Continue on US 202
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Litchfield Street
19
Continue on US 202
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Litchfield Street
20
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Prospect Street
21
Turn left onto Water Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Water Street
22
Continue on Migeon Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
23
At end of road, turn left onto CT 4
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Migeon Avenue
24
Turn right onto Mountain Road
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
25
Arrive at destination
Mountain Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from New Fairfield, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 37 / Pembroke Road
Turn left onto CT 37 / Pembroke Road
Navigation decision point
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 East, US 7 North, US 6 East, US 202 East: Waterbury, New Milford
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 East, US 7 North, US 6 East, US 202...
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 7; US 202
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202 toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New...
4
42.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
43.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Water Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Litchfield Turnpike
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
New Milford Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
West Torrington, CT
Morning in West Torrington on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°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
33 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
1h 1m 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 drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 44% of it on higher-speed routes. You'll encounter a stretch of 12.1 miles on US 7, which is the longest continuous section on a primary road. After that, you'll transition to Bantam Road and Litchfield Road, which will feel more like typical surface street driving. Expect to notice the change from more continuous highway travel to town-based driving as you get closer to West Torrington.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 37 / Pembroke Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 44.8 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CT 37 / Pembroke Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 New Fairfield, CT to West Torrington, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Milford along the way.
New Milford
4.7 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). 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 12.1 miles on US 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.44 in tolls one way, starting with Litchfield Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (CT 37 / Pembroke Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 West Torrington, 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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