Origin
New Milford, CT
Late night in New Milford on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to Hartford, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Connecting New Milford to Hartford is a straightforward 50.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. Because this route is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the state capital without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel, making this an economical choice for a quick getaway. The path takes you through the heart of the Northeast, transitioning from the smaller-town feel of New Milford to the urban environment of Hartford. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the trip is efficient and easy to manage in a single afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Turnpike | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| Albany Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Torrington Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Litchfield Turnpike
— 15.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and Hartford, 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
Turn slight left onto US 202
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
10
Continue on US 202
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Litchfield Street
11
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Litchfield Street
12
Turn left onto US 202
374 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto US 202
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
14
Continue on US 202
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
Use the left / slight left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on US 44; US 202
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 44
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Garden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Cogswell Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cogswell Street
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
23
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 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 24.3 and 50.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
24.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 202 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Garden Street
Turn right onto Garden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Cogswell Street
Turn right onto Cogswell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Armory Road
Turn left onto Armory Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.16 one way
$16.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
Litchfield Turnpike
(15.2 mi)
$1.07
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
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m 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?
Expect a mixed drive that keeps you engaged as you transition between local roads and faster stretches. With a highway share of 36%, the route balances steady cruising with more controlled driving through local corridors. You will spend time navigating via Bantam Road and Albany Avenue, interspersed with the Litchfield Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 15.2-mile stretch on the Litchfield Turnpike, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you move away from the starting point, the road character shifts, requiring you to stay alert as you transition from rural segments into the busier approach toward Hartford.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Litchfield Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 24.3 miles in near US 202 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m 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 24.3 miles (US 202 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.1 miles (Cogswell Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in New Milford, CT
Full guide →Founded 1707
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.
Top landmarks
- • New Milford Center Historic District — historic district in Connecticut, United States
- • New Milford station — historic railway station in New Milford, Connecticut, United States
- • Boardman's Bridge — historic lenticular truss bridge
Arriving in Hartford, CT
Full guide →Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), and the Mark Twain House, in which the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family. Mark Twain wrote in 1868, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief."
Top landmarks
- • Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — art museum in Hartford, Connecticut
- • Connecticut State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Connecticut
- • Mark Twain House — non-profit organization in the USA
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Litchfield Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.27 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 24.3 miles (US 202 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.1 miles (Cogswell Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hartford, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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