Origin
Danbury, CT
Night in Danbury on Thursday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, CT
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New Canaan, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT covers 21.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 7, New Canaan Road, Silvermine Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on US 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT covers 21.8 miles and takes about 40m, 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 20 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 12.8 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 1.5 miles in near Wooster Heights.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Wooster Heights): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (CT 33 / Ridgefield Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Wooster Heights
At end of road, turn right onto Wooster Heights
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 7
Merge onto US 7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CT 33 / Ridgefield Road
Turn right onto CT 33 / Ridgefield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CT 106; CT 124 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 106; CT 124 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CT 106; CT 124 / Elm Street
Turn right onto CT 106; CT 124 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 12.8 mi | 22m |
| New Canaan Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Silvermine Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belden Hill Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Wooster Heights | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 12.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and New Canaan, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
13 sec
·
Library Place
2
Turn right onto CT 53
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Street
4
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Division Street
5
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Turn left onto Delta Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Delta Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto Wooster Heights
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Heights
8
Continue on Miry Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Miry Brook Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
10
Merge onto US 7
13 mi
·
22 min
·
US 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto CT 33
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Ridgefield Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn slight left onto Belden Hill Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Belden Hill Road
13
Turn right onto CT 106
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Canaan Road
14
Continue on CT 106
373 ft
·
7 sec
·
Wilton Road
15
Turn left onto CT 106
317 ft
·
10 sec
·
Valley Road
16
Turn right onto CT 106
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Silvermine Road
17
Continue on CT 106
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto CT 106; CT 124
244 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto CT 106; CT 124
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Street
20
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
New Canaan, CT
Night in New Canaan on Thursday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 New Canaan, CT covers 21.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, New Canaan Road, Silvermine Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 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 $3.51 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 40m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Wooster Heights): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (CT 33 / Ridgefield Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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