Trip from Lisbon, CT to Danbury, CT

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

100.2 mi

161 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 22m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 21m

8 PM

1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lisbon, CT

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Danbury, CT

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

Connecting Lisbon to Danbury, this 100.2-mile journey across Connecticut is a straightforward, efficient drive that typically takes about 2 hours and 4 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. By utilizing a combination of CT 2, I-91, and I-84, you will transition across the Northeast corridor with ease. Whether you are heading west for business or a quick getaway, this route provides a direct path between the two points without unnecessary complexity.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

50.1 miles from Lisbon, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 93% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. Expect a consistent, efficient pace as you transition between major interstates, providing a reliable experience behind the wheel. The drive features a significant 34.6-mile stretch on I-84, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your transit. Because the route is engineered for speed and connectivity, you will find it functions more as a streamlined transit corridor than a winding, scenic backroad. Prepare for a steady, focused drive that prioritizes reaching your destination quickly while navigating the primary infrastructure of the state.

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 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CT 138 / Newent Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 100.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CT 138 / Newent Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CT 138 / Newent Road

At end of road, turn left onto CT 138 / Newent Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

39.2 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4 Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 18 Toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury

63.6 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West: Waterbury

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Exit 8B Toward I 84 West: Waterbury

99.2 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel

Towns Along This Route

Between Lisbon, CT and Danbury, CT, road signs point toward Hartford, Colchester and Waterbury.

Hartford

6.5 mi in | ~8m

Colchester

6.5 mi in | ~8m

Waterbury

55.7 mi in | ~1h 9m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 84	34.6 mi	42m
CT 2	31 mi	36m
I 91	12.8 mi	14m
I 691	7.7 mi	8m
I 395	4.8 mi	5m
CT 3	2.2 mi	3m
West Town Street	1.3 mi	2m
South Burnham Highway	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 84 — 34.6 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, CT and Danbury, CT.

Start on this road

338 ft · 26 sec · this road

At end of road, turn right

287 ft · 27 sec

At end of road, turn left onto CT 138

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Newent Road

Turn left onto CT 138; CT 169

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Burnham Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 395

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 395

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec

Exit 14 Toward Hartford, Colchester

Turn right onto West Town Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward CT 2 West: Hartford

Merge onto CT 2

31 mi · 36 min · CT 2

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · this road

Exit 5D Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

Continue on CT 3

2.2 mi · 3 min · CT 3

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 91 South: New Haven Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 91

13 mi · 14 min · I 91

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Exit 18 Toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 691

7.7 mi · 8 min · I 691

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 8B Toward I 84 West: Waterbury Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 84

35 mi · 42 min · I 84

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 5 Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CT 39

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto Library Place

234 ft · 10 sec · Library Place

Arrive at destination

Library Place

Trip Plan

Given the highway-heavy nature of this 100.2-mile route, try to depart outside of typical rush hours to ensure your travel time stays close to the 2-hour and 4-minute estimate. Since there are no mandatory stops built into this quick trip, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break rather than adhering to a strict schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you merge onto I-84, as the longest 34.6-mile stretch can move quickly once traffic picks up. Because this is a single-day trip, feel free to adjust your departure to suit your personal schedule, as the lack of required stops makes it a low-stress endeavor. Always check local traffic reports for I-84 before leaving Lisbon to avoid unexpected congestion.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 50.1 miles from Lisbon, CT, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.1 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danbury, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lisbon, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lisbon, CT

This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lisbon, CT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 84 for about 34.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.1 mi from Lisbon, CT · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

50 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Lisbon, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Danbury, CT

The final approach into Danbury, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Danbury, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.04 one way

$32.08 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$17.58	$35.16
premium	$4.83	$19.05	$38.09
diesel	$5.64	$22.26	$44.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.1	$10.52	$4.81
Efficient EV	25.1	$8.77	$4.01
EV Truck/SUV	40.1	$14.03	$6.41

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Lisbon, CT

Night in Lisbon on Sunday

Local time

10:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Danbury, CT

Night in Danbury on Sunday

Local time

10:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

50 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2h 4m 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 Lisbon, CT to Danbury, CT covers 100.2 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 84, CT 2, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.1 miles from Lisbon, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.04 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.

Between Lisbon, CT and Danbury, CT, road signs point toward Hartford, Colchester and Waterbury.

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Trip from Lisbon, CT to Danbury, CT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Danbury, CT

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lisbon, CT

Danbury, CT

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 4m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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