Danbury, CT Road Trips

Danbury, CT serves as a useful starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 57 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Danbury, CT head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

101.9 mi

Lisbon, CT

Quickest Drive

37m

New Preston, CT

Plan Around Danbury, CT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Danbury, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Lisbon, CT to Danbury, CT 101.9 mi · 1h 45m Vernon, CT to Danbury, CT 70.5 mi · 1h 12m Branford, CT to Danbury, CT 42.7 mi · 1h 6m Stamford, CT to Danbury, CT 31.8 mi · 53m

Continue From Danbury, CT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Danbury, CT to Coventry, CT 78 mi · 1h 41m Danbury, CT to Glastonbury, CT 59.9 mi · 1h 17m Danbury, CT to Hartford, CT 57.2 mi · 58m Danbury, CT to Kensington, CT 49 mi · 1h 3m

Trips from Danbury, CT

Danbury, CT to Coventry, CT

78 mi 1h 41m

Danbury, CT to Glastonbury, CT

59.9 mi 1h 17m

Danbury, CT to Hartford, CT

57.2 mi 58m

Danbury, CT to Kensington, CT

49 mi 1h 3m

Danbury, CT to New Britain, CT

48.8 mi 51m

Danbury, CT to Middlefield, CT

48.3 mi 1h 2m

Driving from Danbury, CT

The typical drive from Danbury, CT covers about 57 miles and takes around 1h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 78 miles (1h 41m), while the shortest is just 48 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Danbury, CT include Coventry, CT (78 mi, 1h 41m), Glastonbury, CT (59.9 mi, 1h 17m), Hartford, CT (57.2 mi, 58m), Kensington, CT (49 mi, 1h 3m), and New Britain, CT (48.8 mi, 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 57-mile trip from Danbury, CT, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Danbury, CT and 6 routes heading into Danbury, CT, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 48 to 78 miles.

The longest mapped route from Danbury, CT covers 78 miles and takes approximately 1h 41m. Shorter options start at just 48 miles.

The average route from Danbury, CT runs about 57 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 57-mile trip from Danbury, CT costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Danbury, CT include Coventry, CT, Glastonbury, CT, Hartford, CT and Kensington, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.