Origin
Danbury, CT
Late night in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Collinsville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, CT
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Collinsville, CT
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Trip Overview
This 52.6-mile drive from Danbury, CT, to Collinsville, CT, is a manageable 1-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 8 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via US 7 and the Litchfield Turnpike, with a significant portion on local roads. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical excursion. The mixed driving profile suggests a blend of highway and scenic byways, offering a varied experience as you travel within the Northeast region. This route is well-suited for a single day's adventure, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Torrington Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| New Litchfield Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 12.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Collinsville, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
12 sec
·
Library Place
2
Turn left onto CT 53
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
4
Merge onto I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 7; US 202
Toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
6
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn left onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Street
8
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
Poplar Street
9
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
10
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
11
Continue on US 202
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
12
Continue on US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
13
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
14
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
15
Turn slight left onto US 202
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
16
Continue on US 202
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Litchfield Street
17
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Litchfield Street
18
Turn left onto US 202
374 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto US 202
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on US 202
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
21
Turn right onto CT 179
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
233 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maple Avenue
23
Turn slight left onto Center Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Center Street
24
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Danbury, 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 0.8 and 52.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202
Merge onto I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 7; US 202
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202 toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New...
4
39.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 202 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Maple Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.47 one way
$16.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.02
Litchfield Turnpike
(11.7 mi)
$0.82
New Milford Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Collinsville, CT
Late night in Collinsville on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Washington, CT
26 mi in
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
20 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
1h 8m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 54% of it on highways. The journey features some stretches on US 7, including one continuous segment of 12.1 miles, offering a chance to pick up speed. However, the Litchfield Turnpike and Bantam Road introduce a more local feel, likely presenting winding sections and varying speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and more intimate, perhaps slower-paced, driving as you make your way north through Connecticut.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
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 52.6 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: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.6 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Danbury, CT to Collinsville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Milford along the way.
New Milford
2.6 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 7; US 202
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 8m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on US 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.02 in tolls one way, starting with Litchfield 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 84; US 6; US 7; US 202): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.6 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Collinsville, 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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