Origin
Danbury, CT
Late night in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Farmington, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Danbury to Farmington, expect a straightforward 47.7-mile journey through the heart of Connecticut. This drive typically takes about 59 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Main Street, White Street, and Newtown Road, you won't encounter any highway driving. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two Northeast towns. Since you are staying within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent local driving experience from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 37.6 mi | 44m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Newtown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Queen Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| White Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Library Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 37.6 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Farmington, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
12 sec
·
Library Place
2
Turn left onto CT 53
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
White Street
4
Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Newtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
6
Merge onto I 84
38 mi
·
44 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 32
Toward CT 10: Queen Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn sharp right onto CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 53 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 53 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
White Street
Turn right onto White Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward CT 10: Queen Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 32
Toward CT 10: Queen Street
7
41.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
CT 10 / Queen Street
Turn sharp right onto CT 10 / Queen Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Farmington, CT
Late night in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°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
33 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate commute. With zero percent of the route on highways, your attention will remain focused on navigating local traffic patterns along Main Street and Newtown Road. This is a technical, hands-on drive where you will need to manage constant speed changes and intersection navigation. Because the route consists entirely of local thoroughfares, you will experience a steady, rhythmic pace throughout the entire 59-minute trip. It is a practical way to traverse the state if you prefer local roads over monotonous highway stretches.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.6 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 53 / Main Street.
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 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 53 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (White Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 59m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.6 miles on I 84. 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 53 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (White Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Farmington, 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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