Origin
New Milford, CT
Night in New Milford on Friday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to Danbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Milford, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 15.6-mile drive from New Milford, CT to Danbury, CT should take around 20 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick local excursion. It's a single-day trip, so no overnight accommodations are necessary. You'll primarily be navigating along Federal Road, Danbury Road, and North Main Street. With a projected fuel cost of just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. The journey feels like a typical local drive, connecting two points within the Northeast region of Connecticut. It’s a straightforward trip that won’t take up much of your day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 15.6-mile journey, with no highway miles to speak of. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 8.8 miles along Federal Road. The route is characterized by frequent turns and a local feel, rather than long, open stretches. As you progress, you'll transition from Federal Road to Danbury Road and finally North Main Street, indicating a shift in the local landscape. This drive offers a connected, in-town experience for its entirety.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Federal Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; CT 67 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 202; CT 67 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 202; CT 67 / Bridge Street
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Turn left onto US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Navigation decision point
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 39 / North Main Street
Turn right onto CT 39 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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Library Place
Turn right onto Library Place
Navigation decision point
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 New Milford, CT to Danbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Bethel along the way.
Bethel
14.5 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Road | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Danbury Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Library Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Federal Road
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on US 202
176 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Street
2
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Turn left onto US 7; US 202
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
4
Continue on US 7; US 202
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Federal Road
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto CT 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
8
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Danbury on Friday
Local time
9:25 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
2 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
20m 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 Milford, CT to Danbury, CT covers 15.6 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Federal Road, Danbury Road, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from New Milford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.51 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.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 202; CT 67 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from New Milford, CT to Danbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Bethel along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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