Origin
Danbury, CT
Late night in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Middlefield, 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 2m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Middlefield, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Danbury to Middlefield, you can expect a straightforward, efficient journey across Connecticut. Spanning 48.3 miles, this trip typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via I-84 and I-691 before transitioning onto Baileyville Road for the final leg. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, it is a very budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. Because the route is compact and direct, you have total flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 31.3 mi | 37m |
| I 691 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Baileyville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| CT 66 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Newtown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| White Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 31.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Middlefield, 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
31 mi
·
37 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 691
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 691
9
Continue on CT 66
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 66
10
Turn right onto CT 147
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Baileyville Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto CT 157
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight left onto Jackson Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jackson Hill Road
13
Turn right onto Town Hall Road
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Town Hall Road
14
Arrive at destination
Town Hall Road
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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 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 0.1 and 48.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
34.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 691 East: Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
4
45.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
CT 147 / Baileyville Road
Turn right onto CT 147 / Baileyville Road
Navigation decision point
5
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Town Hall Road
Turn right onto Town Hall Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.78 one way
$15.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 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 | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
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
Middlefield, CT
Late night in Middlefield on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 2m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 31.3 miles along I-84. The drive maintains a consistent pace for the majority of the hour, allowing you to cover ground quickly before the final transition. Once you exit the interstate system, the character of the road shifts as you navigate the local stretch of Baileyville Road. Expect a functional, high-speed experience for most of the duration, providing a reliable and predictable commute across the state.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and I 691. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near White 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 1h 2m 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: 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; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 1h 2m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.3 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: 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; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Middlefield, 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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