Origin
Danbury, CT
Late night in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to New Hartford, 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
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
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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New Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Danbury to New Hartford, you are in for a straightforward 50.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable excursion within Connecticut. Because the drive stays entirely within the Northeast region, you won't experience drastic changes in terrain or climate. It is an ideal option for those who prefer a direct, local transit over a long-haul highway expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Town Hill Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 12.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and New Hartford, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
21
Turn left onto CT 219
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Town Hill Road
22
Continue on CT 219
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Reservoir Road
23
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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Prospect Street
24
Turn right onto Goose Green Road
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
Goose Green Road
25
Arrive at destination
Goose Green Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 25.4 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 50.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
45.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
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CT 219 / Town Hill Road
Turn left onto CT 219 / Town Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
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Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
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Goose Green Road
Turn right onto Goose Green Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.16 one way
$16.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
Litchfield Turnpike
(6.3 mi)
$0.45
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: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
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
New Hartford, CT
Late night in New Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Washington, CT
25 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
24 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
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?
This 50.7-mile trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed interstate travel. You will navigate primarily via Main Street, US 7 North, and Bridge Street, with a highway share of 0%. Because you are avoiding major highways, the road requires your full attention as you negotiate local turns and shifting road conditions. There are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on, so expect a more hands-on driving experience from start to finish. It is a practical, ground-level way to see the state's local infrastructure.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 7; US 202.
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 50.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.6 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (US 202 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.7 miles (CT 219 / Town Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
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 New Hartford, 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: 50.7 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 (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 $0.65 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 2.6 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (US 202 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.7 miles (CT 219 / Town Hill Road): 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 New Hartford, 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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