Origin
Danbury, CT
Afternoon in Danbury on Friday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Pemberwick, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.8 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Pemberwick, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danbury, CT to Pemberwick, CT covers 38.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 684, I 84, King Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 38.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and I 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.2 miles on I 684.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 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 684 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 68
Toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 South: White Plains
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward NY 120: Westchester County Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 2
Toward NY 120: Westchester County Airport
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Airport Road
Turn left onto Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
34.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
NY 120A / King Street
Turn right onto NY 120A / King Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Pemberwick, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Pawling along the way.
Pawling
8.7 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| I 84 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| King Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Airport Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Comly Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rye Lake Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Pemberwick, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
4
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 West: Newburgh
6
Merge onto I 84
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 84
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 68
Toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 684
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 684
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 2
Toward NY 120: Westchester County Airport
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Airport Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Rye Lake Avenue
168 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rye Lake Avenue
14
Continue on Rye Lake Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Rye Lake Avenue
15
Turn right onto NY 120A
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Magnolia Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Magnolia Drive
17
Turn left onto Comly Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Comly Avenue
18
Turn right onto Fletcher Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Fletcher Avenue
19
Turn left onto Powell Street
304 ft
·
13 sec
·
Powell Street
20
Arrive at destination
Powell Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Danbury, CT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Danbury, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pemberwick, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pemberwick, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Pemberwick, CT
Afternoon in Pemberwick on Friday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
4 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
55m 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 Pemberwick, CT covers 38.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, I 84, King Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 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 $6.25 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Danbury, CT to Pemberwick, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Pawling 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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