Origin
Danbury, CT
Morning in Danbury on Saturday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Darien, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Darien, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danbury, CT to Darien, CT covers 25.9 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 7, I 95, Danbury Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on US 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 25.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 7 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.3 miles on US 7.
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.
US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Wooster Heights.
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 15 decision points packed into just 25.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 16.8 miles (US 7 / Danbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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.
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 7 / Danbury Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / Danbury Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Post Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward US 1: Post Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 17.3 mi | 29m |
| I 95 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Danbury Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Post Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wooster Heights | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 17.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Darien, 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
14 mi
·
25 min
·
US 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 7
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 7
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Grist Mill Road
14
Turn left onto US 7
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 7
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 95
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 1: Post Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Post Road
19
Turn right
192 ft
·
14 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Darien, CT
Morning in Darien on Saturday
Local time
7:15 AM
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
45m 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 Darien, CT covers 25.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, I 95, Danbury 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 12.9 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 $4.17 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 15 decision points packed into just 25.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 16.8 miles (US 7 / Danbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Danbury, CT to Darien, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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