Origin
Danbury, CT
Evening in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Middlefield, CT
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, CT
David Kanigan
Middlefield, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Danbury to Middlefield, you can expect a straightforward, efficient journey across Connecticut. Spanning 48.3 miles, this trip typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via I-84 and I-691 before transitioning onto Baileyville Road for the final leg. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, it is a very budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. Because the route is compact and direct, you have total flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
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
24.1 miles from Danbury, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 31.3 miles along I-84. The drive maintains a consistent pace for the majority of the hour, allowing you to cover ground quickly before the final transition. Once you exit the interstate system, the character of the road shifts as you navigate the local stretch of Baileyville Road. Expect a functional, high-speed experience for most of the duration, providing a reliable and predictable commute across the state.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and I 691. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near White Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (White Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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White Street
Turn right onto White Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 691 East: Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
4
45.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
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CT 147 / Baileyville Road
Turn right onto CT 147 / Baileyville Road
Navigation decision point
5
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Town Hall Road
Turn right onto Town Hall Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 31.3 mi | 37m |
| I 691 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Baileyville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| CT 66 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Newtown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| White Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 31.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Middlefield, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
12 sec
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Library Place
2
Turn left onto CT 53
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
White Street
4
Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Newtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
6
Merge onto I 84
31 mi
·
37 min
·
I 84
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 691
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 691
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on CT 66
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 66
Use the none lane.
10
Turn right onto CT 147
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Baileyville Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto CT 157
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight left onto Jackson Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jackson Hill Road
13
Turn right onto Town Hall Road
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Town Hall Road
14
Arrive at destination
Town Hall Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just over an hour, you do not need to worry about complex pacing or mid-trip rest stops. You can easily complete the entire 48.3-mile distance without needing to refuel, keeping your total transit costs around $8. To ensure the smoothest experience, check traffic conditions on I-84 before you depart, as this major artery can be prone to congestion. Because there are no mandatory stops required for this distance, treat the trip as a single, continuous stretch. Use the flexibility of this short travel time to plan your arrival in Middlefield exactly when you need to be there, rather than worrying about a rigid itinerary.
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 24.1 miles from Danbury, CT, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.3 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 48.3 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.1 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middlefield, 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 48.3 miles and 1h 2m.
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 I 84 for about 31.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Danbury, CT · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Danbury, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middlefield, CT
The final approach into Middlefield, 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 Middlefield, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| premium | $4.83 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
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: 16.9 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 | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
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.
Destination
Middlefield, CT
Evening in Middlefield on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Temperature spread
1 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
1h 2m 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 Middlefield, CT covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, I 691, Baileyville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 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 $7.73 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 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (White Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Danbury, CT to Middlefield, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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