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Trip from Danbury, CT to Burlington, CT

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

47.2 mi

76 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
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.

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Downtown Danbury, CT, CT

Danbury, CT

David Kanigan

Downtown Burlington, CT, CT

Burlington, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danbury, CT to Burlington, CT covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 7, Litchfield Road, Bantam Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on US 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

23.6 miles from Danbury, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Danbury, CT to Burlington, CT covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.6 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202

Merge onto I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 7; US 202

Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202 toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New...
3
15.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 202 / East Street

Turn left onto US 202 / East Street

Navigation decision point

3
47.2 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Danbury, CT to Burlington, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Milford along the way.

New Milford

2.6 mi in | ~4m | via US 7; US 202

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 7 12.1 mi 15m
Litchfield Road 6.6 mi 9m
Bantam Road 5.5 mi 7m
East Street 5.1 mi 7m
Litchfield Turnpike 3.4 mi 4m
New Milford Turnpike 2.9 mi 3m
Spielman Highway 2.7 mi 4m
Burlington Road 2.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 7 — 12.1 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Burlington, CT.

1

Start on Library Place

233 ft · 12 sec · Library Place
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 29 sec
4

Merge slight left

1.6 mi · 2 min
5

Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

12 mi · 15 min · US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
6

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Bridge Street
7

Turn left onto East Street

0.3 mi · 23 sec · East Street
8

Continue on Poplar Street

0.7 mi · 45 sec · Poplar Street
9

Continue on Park Lane Road

1.6 mi · 1 min · Park Lane Road
10

Continue on Litchfield Road

3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
11

Continue on New Milford Turnpike

2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
12

Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

3.4 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Turnpike
13

Continue on Bantam Road

5.5 mi · 7 min · Bantam Road
14

Continue on West Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street
15

Continue on East Street

266 ft · 7 sec · East Street
16

Continue on East Street

4.7 mi · 7 min · East Street
17

Continue on Litchfield Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Road
18

Continue on Burlington Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Burlington Road
19

Continue on Spielman Highway

2.7 mi · 4 min · Spielman Highway
20

Turn left

20 ft · 1 sec
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.6 miles from Danbury, CT, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 47.2 miles or 1h 5m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.6 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Danbury, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Danbury, CT

This is one driving day of about 47.2 miles and 1h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Danbury, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 7 for about 12.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.6 mi from Danbury, CT · 30m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

24 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenburgh, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Danbury, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burlington, CT

The final approach into Burlington, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Burlington, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.56 one way

$15.11 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $8.28 $16.56
premium $4.83 $8.97 $17.94
diesel $5.64 $10.49 $20.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27
Efficient EV 11.8 0 $4.13 $1.89
EV Truck/SUV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Danbury, CT

Late night in Danbury on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlington, CT

Late night in Burlington on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Danbury, CT to Burlington, CT covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, Litchfield Road, Bantam Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Danbury, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.6 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Danbury, CT to Burlington, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Milford along the way.

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