Origin
Danbury, CT
Morning in Danbury on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Naugatuck, 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
38m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Naugatuck, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29-mile drive from Danbury to Naugatuck, Connecticut, is easily manageable in about 38 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on I-84, with a significant portion of the journey on this highway. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, reflecting its modest distance. Given its brevity and focus on highway travel, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel experience consistent.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| Straits Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Newtown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| White Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Meadow Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Naugatuck, 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
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 63: Watertown, Naugatuck
8
Turn right
317 ft
·
7 sec
Toward CT 63 South: Naugatuck, Post University
9
Turn straight onto CT 63
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Straits Turnpike
10
Continue on CT 63
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
11
Turn right onto CT 63
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Meadow Street
12
Enter roundabout onto CT 63
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cherry Street
13
Continue on CT 63
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cherry Street
14
Continue on CT 63
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cherry Street
15
Arrive at destination
CT 63
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.5 — 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.
6
24.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward CT 63: Watertown, Naugatuck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward CT 63: Watertown, Naugatuck
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right toward CT 63 South: Naugatuck, Post University
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 63 South: Naugatuck, Post University
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CT 63 / Cherry Street
Enter roundabout onto CT 63 / Cherry Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Straits Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Naugatuck, CT
Morning in Naugatuck on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
38m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 78% of the drive on main roads like I-84. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.1 miles on I-84, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The route transitions onto Straits Turnpike and then Church Street as you approach your destination, introducing a change from the interstate. This mix means you'll get a good dose of highway cruising before a brief shift to more localized roads towards Naugatuck.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Straits Turnpike. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 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 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Naugatuck, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Post University along the way.
Post University
24.4 mi in
|
~31m
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 38m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Straits 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 0.1 miles (White Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Naugatuck, 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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