Origin
Glenville, CT
Afternoon in Glenville on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenville, CT to Danbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 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 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenville, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glenville, CT to Danbury, CT covers 38.3 miles and takes about 52m 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 $6.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 38.3 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 23 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. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Glenville Road.
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 38.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (Glenville Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (NY 120A / King Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Glenville Road
At end of road, turn left onto Glenville Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 120A / King Street
Turn right onto NY 120A / King Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Airport Road
Turn right onto Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East: Danbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 9E
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West, US 202 West: Lake Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward US 6 West, US 202 West: Lake Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| I 84 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| King Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Glenville Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lake Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Weaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenville, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on Weaver Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Weaver Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Glenville Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Glenville Road
3
Continue on Glenville Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Glenville Street
4
Continue on Glenville Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Glenville Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto NY 120A
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
King Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto NY 120A
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Gateway Lane
7
Turn left onto NY 120
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lake Street
8
Turn right onto Airport Road
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Airport Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
10
Merge onto I 684
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 684
11
Continue on I 684
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 9E
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
13
Merge onto I 84
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 6 West, US 202 West: Lake Avenue
15
Turn left onto Lake Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
16
Continue on West Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Street
17
Turn left onto Beaver Street
364 ft
·
11 sec
·
Beaver Street
18
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
19
Turn left onto New Street
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Street
20
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Elm Street
21
Turn right onto CT 53
417 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
23
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Glenville, CT · 27m 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Glenville, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Danbury, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Danbury, 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
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Danbury, CT
Afternoon in Danbury on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 Glenville, CT to Danbury, CT covers 38.3 miles and takes about 52m 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 19.1 miles from Glenville, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (Glenville Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (NY 120A / King Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glenville, CT to Danbury, 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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