Origin
Pemberwick, CT
Afternoon in Pemberwick on Monday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pemberwick, CT to Danbury, CT
Drive Time
54m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Pemberwick, CT to Danbury, CT covers 38.4 miles and takes about 54m 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 $6.15 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
19.2 miles from Pemberwick, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 38.4 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 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Fletcher Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (Fletcher Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Comly Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Magnolia Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Fletcher Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Fletcher Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Comly Avenue
Turn left onto Comly Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Magnolia Drive
Turn right onto Magnolia Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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NY 120A / King Street
Turn right onto NY 120A / King Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
36.6 mi into trip
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~50m 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 | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Comly Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Magnolia Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pemberwick, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on Powell Street
304 ft
·
15 sec
·
Powell Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Fletcher Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Fletcher Avenue
3
Turn left onto Comly Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Comly Avenue
4
Turn right onto Magnolia Drive
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Magnolia Drive
5
Turn right onto NY 120A
4.9 mi
·
9 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
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 19.2 miles from Pemberwick, CT, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 38.4 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.2 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
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 Pemberwick, 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 Pemberwick, CT
This is one driving day of about 38.4 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pemberwick, 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 684 for about 23.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Pemberwick, CT · 28m 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 38.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Pemberwick, 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
$6.15 one way
$12.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| premium | $4.83 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
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 Monday
Local time
3:01 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
1 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
54m 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 Pemberwick, CT to Danbury, CT covers 38.4 miles and takes about 54m 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 19.2 miles from Pemberwick, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.15 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 38.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (Fletcher Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Comly Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Magnolia Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pemberwick, CT to Danbury, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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