Origin
Danbury, CT
Late night in Danbury on Saturday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Oakville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Oakville, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.4-mile drive from Danbury to Oakville, Connecticut, is a quick 40-minute trip perfect for a single day. With 86% of the journey on highways, the focus is on efficient travel, making it an easy excursion rather than an overnight commitment. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this route. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll experience a consistent feel throughout. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two Connecticut locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.4 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with the majority of your 30.4 miles spent on interstate roads. You'll navigate on I 84 and CT 73, with Newtown Road also playing a part in the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.2 miles on I 84, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While the highway share is high at 86%, the route still incorporates local road segments, providing a bit of variety before you reach Oakville.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 73. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near White Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
White Street
Turn right onto White Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CT 8 North: Torrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 20
Toward CT 8 North: Torrington
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CT 73
Take the exit onto CT 73 toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
4
30.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Ballfarm Road
Turn left onto Ballfarm Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Danbury, CT to Oakville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
27.5 mi in
|
~35m
|
via CT 73
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| CT 73 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Newtown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| White Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| CT 8 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Buckingham Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ballfarm Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Oakville, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
12 sec
·
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
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20
Toward CT 8 North: Torrington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto CT 8
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
CT 8
9
Take the exit onto CT 73
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 73
Exit 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn right onto Buckingham Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buckingham Street
11
Turn left onto Ballfarm Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ballfarm Road
12
Arrive at destination
Ballfarm Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.38 | $10.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Oakville, CT
Late night in Oakville on Saturday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
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
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 Oakville, CT covers 30.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, CT 73, Newtown 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 15.2 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 $4.89 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Danbury, CT to Oakville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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