Origin
Westport, CT
Late night in Westport on Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westport, CT to Danbury, CT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
39m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westport, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Westport and Danbury, Connecticut, you are in for a straightforward 22.7-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 42 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to budget much for travel time or logistics, and a modest $4 fuel budget should easily cover your gas expenses. Navigating through the Northeast, this drive connects two distinct Connecticut communities without the need for an overnight stay. It is an ideal option if you prefer to avoid the stress of long-distance travel while keeping your plans flexible.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this 22.7-mile stretch. Since the route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire duration navigating surface roads like Myrtle Avenue, Main Street, and Weston Road. The character of the drive is defined by constant changes in direction rather than long, open stretches of pavement. You should be prepared for a more engaged experience behind the wheel, as the technical nature of these local roads requires consistent attention compared to a standard highway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ethan Allen Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Myrtle Avenue.
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 21.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Myrtle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Myrtle Avenue
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
20.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Street
Navigation decision point
5
21 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Library Place
Turn right onto Library Place
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Georgetown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Weston Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Sugar Hollow Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Danbury Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westport, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on US 1
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
Post Road East
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
3
Continue on Myrtle Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
4
Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight left onto CT 57
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Weston Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left
128 ft
·
2 sec
7
Turn straight onto CT 57
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgetown Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Redding Road
9
Continue on CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
School Street
10
Turn right onto US 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
11
Continue on US 7
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
13
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sugar Hollow Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 8
Toward Park Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Division Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto West Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Street
18
Turn left onto Terrace Place
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Terrace Place
19
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
20
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Danbury on Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
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
39m 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 Westport, CT to Danbury, CT covers 21.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ethan Allen Highway, Georgetown Road, Weston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Westport, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 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 21.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Myrtle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westport, 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.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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