Origin
Woodbridge, CT
Afternoon in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, CT to Danbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, CT
David Kanigan
Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbridge, CT to Danbury, CT covers 33 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oxford Road, Southford Road, Rimmon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Oxford Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 33 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oxford Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 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 around 1.1 miles in near CT 313 / Rimmon Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CT 313 / Rimmon Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.4 miles (CT 313 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CT 67 / Oxford Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 313 / Rimmon Road
Turn sharp right onto CT 313 / Rimmon Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 313 / Broad Street
Turn left onto CT 313 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 67 / Oxford Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 67 / Oxford Road
Navigation decision point
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
32 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Southford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Rimmon Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Center Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Racebrook Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Oxford Road
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on Beecher Road
100 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beecher Road
2
Turn left onto CT 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
3
Continue on CT 114
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Racebrook Road
4
Turn sharp right onto CT 313
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rimmon Road
5
Turn right onto CT 313
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Street
6
Turn slight right onto CT 115; CT 313
393 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto CT 313
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broad Street
8
Continue on West Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto CT 67
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Oxford Road
10
Continue on CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southford Road
11
Continue on US 6; CT 67
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street North
12
Turn left
17 mi
·
20 min
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CT 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
16
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Woodbridge, CT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Woodbridge, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Danbury, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Danbury, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Friday
Local time
1:02 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
12 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
50m 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 Woodbridge, CT to Danbury, CT covers 33 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oxford Road, Southford Road, Rimmon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Woodbridge, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.31 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 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CT 313 / Rimmon Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.4 miles (CT 313 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CT 67 / Oxford Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Woodbridge, 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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