Danbury, CT Road Trips

Drivers starting from Danbury, CT have 16 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 60 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.

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Trip Routes

30

Longest Drive

105.5 mi

Danielson, CT

Quickest Drive

30m

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.

Canterbury, CT to Danbury, CT 100.4 mi · 1h 50m Lisbon, CT to Danbury, CT 100.2 mi · 2h 4m Hampton, CT to Danbury, CT 95.2 mi · 1h 44m Moodus, CT to Danbury, CT 71.2 mi · 1h 28m

Continue From Danbury, CT

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

Danbury, CT to Danielson, CT 105.5 mi · 2h 14m Danbury, CT to Eastford, CT 93.5 mi · 2h 2m Danbury, CT to Coventry, CT 78 mi · 1h 41m Danbury, CT to Essex, CT 71.1 mi · 1h 32m

Trips from Danbury, CT

Danbury, CT to Danielson, CT

105.5 mi 2h 14m

Danbury, CT to Eastford, CT

93.5 mi 2h 2m

Danbury, CT to Coventry, CT

78 mi 1h 41m

Danbury, CT to Essex, CT

71.1 mi 1h 32m

Danbury, CT to Moodus, CT

64.5 mi 1h 32m

Danbury, CT to Westbrook, CT

60.7 mi 1h 32m

Danbury, CT to Glastonbury, CT

59.9 mi 1h 17m

Danbury, CT to Hartford, CT

56.4 mi 1h 12m

Danbury, CT to New Hartford, CT

50.7 mi 1h 8m

Danbury, CT to Winsted, CT

49.4 mi 1h 5m

Danbury, CT to Kensington, CT

49 mi 1h 3m

Danbury, CT to Middlefield, CT

48.3 mi 1h 2m

Danbury, CT to New Britain, CT

47.8 mi 1h 1m

Danbury, CT to Farmington, CT

47.7 mi 59m

Danbury, CT to Cornwall, CT

37.8 mi 54m

Danbury, CT to New Haven, CT

35.2 mi 58m

Driving from Danbury, CT

Expect an average of 60 miles and about 1h 19m behind the wheel when leaving Danbury, CT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 106 miles (2h 14m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Danbury, CT include Danielson, CT (105.5 mi, 2h 14m), Eastford, CT (93.5 mi, 2h 2m), Coventry, CT (78 mi, 1h 41m), Essex, CT (71.1 mi, 1h 32m), and Moodus, CT (64.5 mi, 1h 32m). 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 60-mile trip from Danbury, CT, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Danbury, CT and 14 routes heading into Danbury, CT, covering 30 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 106 miles.

The longest mapped route from Danbury, CT covers 106 miles and takes approximately 2h 14m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.

The average route from Danbury, CT runs about 60 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 60-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 Danielson, CT, Eastford, CT, Coventry, CT and Essex, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.