Origin
New Milford, CT
Morning in New Milford on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to New Britain, 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 5m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
This 44.7-mile drive from New Milford, CT, to New Britain, CT, takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. It's a manageable day trip within the Northeast region, specifically within Connecticut, so you won't need an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical option. The journey is characterized by numerous turns, suggesting a more engaged driving experience than a straight highway cruise. With no designated stops in the data, you'll have the flexibility to set your own pace and decide where and when to pause along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| 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 |
| CT 72 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Northfield Road
— 7.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and New Britain, 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
Continue on CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
20
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto CT 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto CT 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 72
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
25
Continue on Columbus Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
26
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Franklin Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left
195 ft
·
21 sec
29
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
30
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
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 22.3 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 35 and 43.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
35 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
CT 72 / Riverside Avenue
Turn right onto CT 72 / Riverside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CT 72 / Pine Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
41.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
7
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Downtown New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1D
Toward Downtown New Britain
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.20 one way
$14.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
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: 15.6 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 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
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
New Britain, CT
Morning in New Britain on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
18 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 5m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 44.7-mile route. While 19% of the journey involves highway driving, the bulk of your time will be spent navigating local roads like Northfield Road, Bantam Road, and Pine Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on Northfield Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering. This profile suggests a route that requires your attention, winding through potentially varied landscapes as you transition from one town to the next.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 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?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35 miles in near CT 72 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 35 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (CT 72 / Riverside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Arriving in New Britain, CT
Full guide →New Britain is a city in Connecticut. The "Hardware City" is the official nickname of the 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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.
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 Britain, 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 35 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (CT 72 / Riverside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Britain, 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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