Origin
New Milford, CT
Late night in New Milford on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, 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
34m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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West Torrington, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Connecticut, the 26.1-mile journey from New Milford to West Torrington is an efficient choice. Lasting roughly 34 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight arrangements. You can expect to spend about $4 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate the Northeast. The route relies primarily on Bantam Road, Litchfield Road, and Litchfield Turnpike to get you to your destination. Because this is a straightforward drive, it offers the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. Whether you are running errands or simply exploring the state, this brief transit serves as a reliable connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Torrington Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| New Litchfield Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Park Lane Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Migeon Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Bantam Road
— 5.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and West Torrington, 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
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Litchfield Street
12
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Prospect Street
13
Turn left onto Water Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Water Street
14
Continue on Migeon Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
15
At end of road, turn left onto CT 4
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Migeon Avenue
16
Turn right onto Mountain Road
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
17
Arrive at destination
Mountain Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 24.1 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Water Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CT 4 / Migeon Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CT 4 / Migeon Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
26.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Mountain Road
Turn right onto Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
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
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
West Torrington, CT
Late night in West Torrington on Sunday
Local time
4:06 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
15 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
34m 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 rather than a monotonous highway slog. While roughly 24 percent of the route involves highway travel, the majority of your time will be spent navigating local roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 5.5-mile stretch on Bantam Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns. Because the road personality shifts from highway segments to more technical local stretches, you should remain alert behind the wheel. The transition between these road types keeps the drive engaging, ensuring you aren't just cruising on autopilot for the duration of the trip.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Bantam Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 24.1 miles in near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Milford, CT to West Torrington, CT is easy. At 34m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.1 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (CT 4 / Migeon Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 34m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Bantam 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 24.1 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (CT 4 / Migeon Avenue): 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 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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