Origin
New Milford, CT
Afternoon in New Milford on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to Bristol, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Milford, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Milford, CT to Bristol, CT covers 34.6 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northfield Road, Bantam Road, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Northfield Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Park Lane Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northfield Road
— 7.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on US 202
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Street
2
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
Poplar Street
3
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
4
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
5
Continue on US 202
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
6
Continue on US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
7
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
8
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
9
Continue on East Street
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Street
10
Continue on CT 118
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
11
Turn right onto CT 254
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Northfield Road
12
Turn left onto Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Meadow Street
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on CT 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
16
Turn straight onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Canal Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
18
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
19
Turn right onto CT 69
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
20
Arrive at destination
CT 69
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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from New Milford, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
19.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CT 254 / Northfield Road
Turn right onto CT 254 / Northfield Road
Navigation decision point
3
27 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Meadow Street
Turn left onto Meadow Street
Navigation decision point
3
27.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
31.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Allen Street
Turn right onto Allen Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
CT 72 / Terryville Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 72 / Terryville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
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
Bristol, CT
Afternoon in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Goshen, CT
17 mi in
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
10 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
49m 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?
34.6 mi in 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Northfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 19.8 miles in near CT 254 / Northfield Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m 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 19.8 miles (CT 254 / Northfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (Meadow Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
New Milford, CT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websitePasta Heaven
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 30.8
Terryville, CT
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 34.6
Bristol, CT
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09...
Visit websiteNew Oriental House
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
New Milford, CT
Cuisine: chinese
Visit websiteTerryville Pizza
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 30.8
Terryville, CT
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteDunkin'
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 30.8
Terryville, CT
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 04:00-19:00
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 30.8
Terryville, CT
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-21:30
Visit websiteNew Milford Tank
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
New Milford Center Historic District
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Peter's Forge
Attraction
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 11.5
Waramaug's Rock
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 7.7
Cozy Hill Campground
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 15.4
Litchfield, CT
Lynn Deming Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
New Milford Historical Society Museum
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
CT
Visit websiteMuseum of Fire History
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 34.6
Bristol, CT
Visit websiteNew Milford Tank
Tank
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Mill Ruins
Ruins
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 7.7
New England Carousel Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 34.6
Visit website
New Milford Center Historic District
District
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cozy Hill Campground
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 15.4
Litchfield, CT
SR4
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 3.8
SR3
Camp_site
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 3.8
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting 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 49m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Northfield Road. 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: at 19.8 miles (CT 254 / Northfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (Meadow Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Bristol, 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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