Origin
Cornwall, CT
Morning in Cornwall on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornwall, 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
54m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornwall, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Cornwall to Danbury, you are looking at a 38.3-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. This trip is best suited as a simple one-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the trip, making it a very economical drive through Connecticut. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major highways, it offers a more intimate look at the Northeast region. It is a straightforward commute that avoids the congestion and high speeds often associated with interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Road | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Danbury Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Lake Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Furnace Brook Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Cornwall Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Warren Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Shore Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Federal Road
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn left onto CT 4
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Brook Road
3
Turn slight left onto Kent Road South
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kent Road South
4
Turn left onto CT 45
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Warren Hill Road
5
Continue on CT 45
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Hill Road
6
Continue on CT 45
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Cornwall Road
7
Turn left onto CT 45; CT 341
482 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kent Road
8
Continue on CT 45; CT 341
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Road
9
Continue on CT 45
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Road
10
Continue on CT 45
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shore Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
12
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
13
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
14
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Poplar Street
15
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Street
16
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bridge Street
17
Turn left onto US 7; US 202
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
18
Continue on US 7; US 202
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Federal Road
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto CT 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
21
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
22
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Cornwall, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 4 / Furnace Brook Road
Turn left onto CT 4 / Furnace Brook Road
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 202 / New Milford Turnpike
At end of road, turn right onto US 202 / New Milford Turnpike
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Turn left onto US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Navigation decision point
8
37 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
37.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CT 39 / North Main Street
Turn right onto CT 39 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
New Milford Turnpike
(1.6 mi)
$0.11
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: 13.3 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 | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
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
Morning in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
30% chance
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
22 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
54m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate primarily via Furnace Brook Road, Kent Road South, and Warren Hill Road, which means your highway share for this route is exactly 0%. Because this is a purely local experience, there are no long, monotonous interstate stretches to contend with. Instead, the road requires your full attention as you wind through the local landscape. It is a technical drive that rewards drivers who prefer the steady pace of secondary roads over the predictability of a highway.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Federal Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.2 miles in near CT 4 / Furnace Brook 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 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CT 4 / Furnace Brook Road): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 202 / New Milford Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point.
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 54m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Federal Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with New Milford 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 0.2 miles (CT 4 / Furnace Brook Road): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 202 / New Milford Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point.
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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