Origin
Bethany, CT
Late night in Bethany on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethany, CT to Danbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethany, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This 36.7-mile drive from Bethany to Danbury, Connecticut, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 51 minutes, making it ideal for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes major roads, with 72% of the journey on highways, offering a straightforward travel experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for exploring within the Northeast region. The drive is focused on efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing, so plan your stops accordingly. You won't need to break this up overnight, and can depart at your convenience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 24.4 mi | 28m |
| Amity Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| New Haven Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Straits Turnpike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 24.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Amity Road
2
Continue on CT 63
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Haven Road
3
Continue on CT 63
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto Maple Street
312 ft
·
10 sec
·
Maple Street
5
Turn right onto Water Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
6
Turn right onto Church Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
7
Continue on CT 63
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Straits Turnpike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 84 West: Danbury
9
Merge onto I 84
24 mi
·
28 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CT 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
12
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
13
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Bethany, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 11 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Danbury
Navigation decision point
Toward I 84 West: Danbury
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.6 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
4
35.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CT 39 / North Main Street
Turn right onto CT 39 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Library Place
Turn right onto Library Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Straits Turnpike
(1.9 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
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
Late night in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with a significant 72% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.4 miles on I-84, indicating a substantial period of consistent highway driving. While Amity Road and New Haven Road offer some variation, the overall character of this trip is geared towards covering ground efficiently. You'll spend the majority of your time on these main arteries, so be prepared for typical interstate conditions.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.4 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Amity Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m 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 11 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Danbury, CT
Full guide →Danbury - nicknamed Hat City - is a city in the interior of Fairfield County, Connecticut, making it part of the Litchfield Hills region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Straits Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Danbury, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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