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 New Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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 Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This 37.3-mile drive from Danbury, CT to New Haven, CT should take about 58 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate a mix of interstates and local roads, with 36% of the journey on highways. Budget around $6 for fuel on this short, straightforward trip through Connecticut. Given the brief duration, you won't need to split this drive or book an overnight stay. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 13 mi | 15m |
| Oxford Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Southford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| New Haven Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Newtown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 13 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and New Haven, 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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
9
Turn right onto CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southford Road
10
Continue on CT 67
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Oxford Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CT 67
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bank Street
12
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Derby Street
13
Continue on CT 67
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Haven Road
14
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
15
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 37.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
5
30.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
Turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
37.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.00 one way
$12.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.14 | $14.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Haven, CT
Late night in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
18 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
58m 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?
The drive offers a mixed experience, blending highway cruising with more local road driving. With 36% of the route on highways, expect some stretches of faster travel, including a continuous 13-mile segment on I-84. As you transition off the interstate onto roads like Oxford Road and Amity Road, the pace will likely slow, presenting a different driving feel. This variety means you'll encounter both efficient travel and more community-focused roadways.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near I 84.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 58m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Haven, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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