Origin
Old Greenwich, CT
Afternoon in Old Greenwich on Monday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT
Drive Time
1h
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Greenwich, CT
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Danbury, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Old Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Laddins Rock Road, Harding Road, Brown House Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
24.7 miles from Old Greenwich, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 49.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Laddins Rock Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Old Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT is easy. At 1h 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 Old Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Laddins Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harding Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brown House Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Selleck Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baxter Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Laddins Rock Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Greenwich, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on Sound Beach Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sound Beach Avenue
2
Exit the roundabout onto Laddins Rock Road
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Laddins Rock Road
3
Turn right onto Harding Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Harding Road
4
Turn left onto Brown House Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown House Road
5
Turn slight right onto Selleck Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Selleck Street
6
Turn left onto West Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Avenue
7
Turn right onto Baxter Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Baxter Avenue
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New Haven
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 North: New Haven
9
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
11 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
11
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
12
Turn right onto Grist Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Grist Mill Road
13
Turn left onto Main Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
14
Continue on Danbury Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
15
Turn slight left onto Westport Road
443 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westport Road
16
Merge slight left onto Danbury Road
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Danbury Road
17
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
18
Continue on Danbury Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
19
Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sugar Hollow Road
20
Take the exit slight right toward Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Park Avenue
21
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Division Street
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Street
24
Turn left onto Terrace Place
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Terrace Place
25
Turn right onto Library Place
233 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 24.7 miles from Old Greenwich, CT, or about 30m into the drive.
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 49.5 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.7 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danbury, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Old Greenwich, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Old Greenwich, CT
This is one driving day of about 49.5 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Old Greenwich, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Old Greenwich, CT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Old Greenwich, 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
$7.92 one way
$15.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| premium | $4.83 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Monday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
1h 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 Old Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Laddins Rock Road, Harding Road, Brown House Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Old Greenwich, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.92 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 Old Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT is easy. At 1h 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 Old Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Old Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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