Origin
Goshen, CT
Afternoon in Goshen on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goshen, CT to Danbury, 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
55m
Distance
40.5 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goshen, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
Goshen to Danbury is 40.5 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Federal Road and Danbury Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward local trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a day trip, as the mileage and duration are easily manageable within daylight hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Road | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Danbury Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Middle Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Goshen Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Federal Road
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Old Middle Street
2
Enter roundabout onto CT 63
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Middle Street
3
Continue on CT 63
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Middle Street
4
Continue on CT 63
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Goshen Road
5
Continue on CT 63
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
6
Continue on US 202
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
7
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
8
Continue on US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
9
Continue on US 202
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
10
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
11
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
12
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Poplar Street
13
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Street
14
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bridge Street
15
Turn left onto US 7; US 202
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
16
Continue on US 7; US 202
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Federal Road
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto CT 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
19
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
20
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Goshen, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 63 / Old Middle Street
Enter roundabout onto CT 63 / Old Middle Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Turn left onto US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Navigation decision point
8
39.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
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 5
Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
4
39.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
CT 39 / North Main Street
Turn right onto CT 39 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
40.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Library Place
Turn right onto Library Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.52 one way
$13.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Litchfield Turnpike
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Danbury, CT
Afternoon in Danbury on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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
55m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 40.5-mile journey. With only about 15% of the route on highways, you'll primarily navigate local roads like Federal Road, Bantam Road, and Danbury Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on Federal Road. The character of the drive is consistently local, meaning you'll likely experience more frequent turns and varied speed limits rather than long, high-speed stretches.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Federal Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 63 / Old Middle Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Goshen, CT to Danbury, CT is easy. At 55m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 63 / Old Middle Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.5 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Goshen, CT
Full guide →Goshen is a city of 34,000 people (2019) in northern Indiana. The city is known as a major recreational vehicle and accessories manufacturing center, the home of Goshen College, a small Mennonite liberal arts college, and the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the United States.
Arriving 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 55m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Federal Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.44 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: near the start (CT 63 / Old Middle Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.5 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Danbury, 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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