Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barkhamsted, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Barkhamsted to Danbury is 58.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via US 202 and Federal Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, connecting the Northeast region. Expect a mix of driving experiences as you make your way south. It's a manageable drive, perfect for a day trip or a quick transit between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Federal Road | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Cherry Brook Road | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Danbury Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Torrington Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Barkhamsted, CT and Danbury, CT.
Start on CT 179
Continue on CT 179
Continue on CT 179
Turn right onto US 202
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
Turn right onto US 202
Turn slight left onto US 202
Continue on US 202
Continue on US 202
Continue on US 202
Continue on US 202
Continue on US 202
Continue on US 202
Continue on US 202
Continue on US 202
Continue on US 202
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
Turn left onto US 7; US 202
Continue on US 7; US 202
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 39
Turn right onto Library Place
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Barkhamsted, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 57.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 202
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 202 / Litchfield Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Navigation decision point
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
Turn right onto CT 39 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.81 one way
$19.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $10.89 | $21.77 |
| premium | $5.07 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.98 | $25.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Barkhamsted on Saturday
Local time
8:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Danbury on Saturday
Local time
8:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
55°F
Litchfield, CT
29 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
About 30% of this drive is on highways. You'll experience a stretch of 11.4 miles on US 202, which offers a more continuous cruising experience. The route transitions to surface roads, so be prepared for more frequent intersections and potential local traffic as you approach Danbury. This mixed profile means you'll encounter both open stretches and more built-up areas.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near US 202.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m 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 7.6 miles (US 202): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (US 202 / Litchfield Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
812 ft
Total Descent
1,494 ft
Highest Point
1,082 ft
Elevation Range
849 ft
Founded 1779
Barkhamsted ([1]) is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
Top landmarks
Founded 1702
Danbury - nicknamed Hat City - is a city in the interior of Fairfield County, Connecticut, making it part of the Litchfield Hills region.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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