Origin
Danbury, CT
Afternoon in Danbury on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 Main Street, West Street, Division Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Division Street | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| Delta Avenue | — | — |
| Wooster Heights | — | — |
| Miry Brook Road | — | — |
| Ridgefield Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and New Canaan, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
233 ft
·
14 sec
·
Library Place
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
18 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
·
15 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
·
28 sec
·
Delta Avenue
7
At the end of the 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 left
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
10
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
22 min
11
Turn right onto Ridgefield Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Ridgefield Road
12
Turn slight left onto Belden Hill Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Belden Hill Road
13
Turn right onto New Canaan Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Canaan Road
14
Continue on Wilton Road
374 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wilton Road
15
Turn left onto Valley Road
318 ft
·
10 sec
·
Valley Road
16
Turn right onto Silvermine Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Silvermine Road
17
Continue on East Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
243 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
20
Arrive at your destination
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
Afternoon in New Canaan on Thursday
Local time
4:36 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 Main Street, West Street, Division Street. 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.
The drive from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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