Origin
Bridgewater, CT
Morning in Bridgewater on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgewater, CT to Danbury, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgewater, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
Bridgewater to Danbury is 13.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Main Street South and US 202, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a surface road experience, making it a quick and straightforward trip ideal for a single day. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays for this particular leg.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street South | 4 mi | 6m |
| US 202 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Obtuse Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Federal Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Junction Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| White Turkey Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Library Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street South
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on Clapboard Road
45 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clapboard Road
2
Turn sharp left onto CT 133
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street South
3
Continue on CT 133
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Obtuse Hill Road
4
Turn left onto CT 25; CT 133
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whisconier Road
5
Turn slight right onto CT 133
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction Road
6
Continue on CT 133
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction Road
7
Turn left onto US 202
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Road
8
Turn left onto US 202
452 ft
·
11 sec
·
White Turkey Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp onto US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 202
Toward US 7 South: Norwalk
Use the right lane.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 133 / Main Street South
Turn sharp left onto CT 133 / Main Street South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 25; CT 133 / Whisconier Road
Turn left onto CT 25; CT 133 / Whisconier Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 202 / White Turkey Road
Turn left onto US 202 / White Turkey Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 202
Take the ramp onto US 202 toward US 7 South: Norwalk
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 7 South: Norwalk
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Danbury on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
16 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
24m 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?
This route features a highway share of 24%, meaning most of your 13.8 miles will be on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 4 miles on Main Street South. Expect to transition from highway cruising to more local road driving relatively quickly. You'll notice a shift from faster speeds to navigating town centers and intersections.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Main Street South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 133 / Main Street South.
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 13.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 (CT 133 / Main Street South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.3 miles (CT 25; CT 133 / Whisconier Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (US 202 / White Turkey Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bridgewater, CT to Danbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Bethel along the way.
Bethel
12.7 mi in
|
~22m
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 24m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Main Street South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (CT 133 / Main Street South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.3 miles (CT 25; CT 133 / Whisconier Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (US 202 / White Turkey Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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