Origin
New Canaan, CT
Afternoon in New Canaan on Thursday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Canaan, CT to Danbury, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
21.9 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 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Canaan, CT
David Kanigan
Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Canaan, CT to Danbury, CT covers 21.9 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 Danbury Road, Ethan Allen Highway, Sugar Hollow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Danbury Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 21.9 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 21.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Danbury Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Park Street.
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 21.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 124 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CT 106 / Valley Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 124 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CT 124 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 106 / Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 106 / Valley Road
Navigation decision point
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Park Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Park Avenue
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
West Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Sugar Hollow Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| New Canaan Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Silvermine Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belden Hill Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Danbury Road
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Canaan, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on Elm Street
163 ft
·
9 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto Park Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 124
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto CT 106
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Avenue
5
Continue on CT 106
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Silvermine Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto CT 106
317 ft
·
8 sec
·
Valley Road
7
Turn right onto CT 106
373 ft
·
7 sec
·
Wilton Road
8
Continue on CT 106
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Canaan Road
9
Turn left onto Belden Hill Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Belden Hill Road
10
Continue on CT 33
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ridgefield Road
11
Turn left onto US 7
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Danbury Road
12
Continue on US 7
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
14
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sugar Hollow Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 8
Toward Park Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Division Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto West Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Street
19
Turn left onto Terrace Place
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Terrace Place
20
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
21
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $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
Danbury, CT
Afternoon in Danbury on Thursday
Local time
1:16 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
3 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
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 New Canaan, CT to Danbury, CT covers 21.9 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Danbury Road, Ethan Allen Highway, Sugar Hollow Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from New Canaan, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.53 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 21.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 124 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CT 106 / Valley Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Canaan, 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.
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