Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, CT
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New Milford, CT
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New Haven to New Milford is 36 miles and takes about 1h 4m via Oxford Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast's coastal proximity into the state's interior. It's a straightforward drive, ideal if you're looking for a quick transfer or a brief excursion without committing to a full day on the road. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency in connecting these two Connecticut locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Southbury Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| New Milford Road East | 3 mi | 5m |
| Southford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Roxbury Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and New Milford, CT.
Start on College Street
Turn left onto Grove Street
Continue on Tower Parkway
Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
Continue on CT 63
Turn left onto CT 67
Continue on CT 67
Continue on CT 67
Continue on CT 67
Continue on CT 67
Continue on CT 67
Continue on US 6; CT 67
Turn left onto CT 67
Continue on CT 67
Turn left onto CT 67
Continue on Wellers Bridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 67
Continue on CT 67
Continue on CT 67
Continue on CT 67
Turn right onto US 202
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18 miles from New Haven, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CT 67 / Seymour Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CT 67 / Roxbury Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto CT 67 / Baker Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in New Milford on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
56°F
Oxford, CT
18 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only a 0% highway share. You'll spend the majority of your time navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 6.1 miles on Oxford Road. Expect to encounter typical suburban and town driving conditions, including traffic lights and intersections, as you make your way through Connecticut.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Grove Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Whalley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (CT 67 / Seymour Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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