Origin
Danbury, CT
Late night in Danbury on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Southport, 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
47m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Southport, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Danbury, CT to Southport, CT is 23.5 miles and takes about 47m via Black Rock Turnpike, Redding Road, and Putnam Park Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a quick transit between these two areas without committing to a full day of travel. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Turnpike | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Redding Road | 4.5 mi | 11m |
| Putnam Park Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Bronson Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Greenwood Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Coal Pit Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Westport Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Rock Turnpike
— 8.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Southport, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
13 sec
·
Library Place
2
Turn right onto CT 53
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CT 53
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Street
4
Turn slight right onto Coal Pit Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coal Pit Hill Road
5
Continue on Mansfield Street
441 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mansfield Street
6
Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Fleetwood Avenue
7
Turn right onto CT 53
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grassy Plain Street
8
Turn left onto CT 302
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwood Avenue
9
Continue on CT 302
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Milwaukee Avenue
10
Turn right onto CT 58
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Putnam Park Road
11
Turn straight onto CT 58
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Black Rock Turnpike
12
Turn right onto CT 136
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Westport Road
13
Turn slight left onto Redding Road
4.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Redding Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto Hulls Farm Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Hulls Farm Road
15
Continue on Bronson Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronson Road
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Bronson Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronson Road
17
Turn left onto Mill Hill Road
268 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mill Hill Road
18
Turn right onto River Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Street
19
Turn straight onto Pequot Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Pequot Avenue
20
Turn slight left onto Main Street
87 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 53 / Main Street
Turn right onto CT 53 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CT 136 / Westport Road
Turn right onto CT 136 / Westport Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Hulls Farm Road
At end of road, turn left onto Hulls Farm Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Bronson Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Bronson Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
River Street
Turn right onto River Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
Black Rock Turnpike
(8.9 mi)
$0.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Southport, CT
Late night in Southport on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
14 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
47m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 38% of it on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 8.9 miles on Black Rock Turnpike, which should feel like a continuous segment. The road character shifts throughout, moving from what are likely more arterial roads like Black Rock Turnpike to potentially more local or scenic roads as you approach your destination. Expect a varied driving feel rather than a monotonous highway journey.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Black Rock Turnpike.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 53 / Main Street.
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 23.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (CT 53 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (CT 136 / Westport Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (Hulls Farm Road): 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 47m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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 8.9 miles on Black Rock Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.62 in tolls one way, starting with Black Rock 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 — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 15.9 miles (CT 136 / Westport Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (Hulls Farm 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 Southport, 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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