Origin
Danbury, CT
Late night in Danbury on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Georgetown, 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
21m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Georgetown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Danbury to Georgetown is 11.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes via US 7, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Connecticut, making it a convenient local hop. Given the brief travel time and minimal highway share, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger regional exploration. You'll find it’s a straightforward trip with little fuss, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 8.4 mi | 15m |
| Wooster Heights | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Miry Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Delta Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 8.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Georgetown, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
13 sec
·
Library Place
2
Turn right onto CT 53
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Street
4
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Division Street
5
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Turn left onto Delta Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Delta Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto Wooster Heights
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Heights
8
Continue on Miry Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Miry Brook Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
10
Merge onto US 7
8.4 mi
·
15 min
·
US 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
US 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 53 / Main Street
Turn right onto CT 53 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Street
Turn right onto West Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Wooster Heights
At end of road, turn right onto Wooster Heights
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 7
Merge onto US 7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Georgetown, CT
Late night in Georgetown on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
17 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
21m 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 is primarily highway-focused, with 75% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on US 7, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.4 miles. While it leans heavily towards highway driving, the inclusion of Wooster Heights and Park Avenue suggests you'll experience some local road transitions as well. Expect a relatively fast-paced journey without significant detours or complex navigation.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Wooster Heights. 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 21m 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: near the start (CT 53 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Division Street): Navigation decision point.
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 21m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on US 7. 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 0.2 miles (West Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Division Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Georgetown, 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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