Origin
Danbury, CT
Afternoon in Danbury on Saturday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Deep River, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Deep River, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danbury, CT to Deep River, CT covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, CT 9, I 691 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.3 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 31.3 mi | 37m |
| CT 9 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| I 691 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| CT 66 | 7 mi | 11m |
| Newtown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| White Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <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 Deep River, 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
31 mi
·
37 min
·
I 84
Use the 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
9
Continue on CT 66
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
132 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
11
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
17 mi
·
19 min
·
CT 9; CT 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 80: Deep River
13
Turn left onto CT 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
14
Turn straight onto River Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
River Street
15
Arrive at destination
River Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Danbury, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 66.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
5
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, N...
5
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
CT 9; CT 17
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward CT 80: Deep River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward CT 80: Deep River
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.91 one way
$21.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.98 | $25.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Deep River, CT
Afternoon in Deep River on Saturday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
67.8 mi in 1h 27m, mostly highway — 31.3 mi of that is on I 84.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 9. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near I 84.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 67.8 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 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; at 50.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Deep River, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Haven along the way.
New Haven
50.2 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.3 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 50.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deep River, CT before heading back.
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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