Origin
Monroe, CT
Late night in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, 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
33m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 21.5-mile trip from Monroe to Danbury, Connecticut, is easily manageable in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on I-84, with a portion of your journey utilizing Monroe Turnpike and Berkshire Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this drive offers a straightforward and efficient way to get between these two Northeast locations. Given its brevity and highway-focused profile, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay; you can complete the entire journey in a single outing. It's a practical option for a quick commute or a short excursion within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Berkshire Road | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Monroe Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Library Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fan Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on Fan Hill Road
76 ft
·
7 sec
·
Fan Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Church Street
296 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn left onto CT 111
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Monroe Turnpike
4
At end of road, turn left onto CT 34
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Berkshire Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CT 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
11
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.4 — 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
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CT 34 / Berkshire Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 34 / Berkshire Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 84; US 6
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Monroe Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
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
Danbury, CT
Late night in Danbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:07 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 21.5-mile route, with 68% of it being on interstate roads like I-84. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on I-84, allowing for a consistent pace. While much of the drive is on the interstate, you'll also navigate sections of Monroe Turnpike and Berkshire Road, which may offer a slight change of scenery and pace. This blend means you get the efficiency of highway travel combined with brief detours onto local thoroughfares, providing a varied, though still primarily swift, driving experience.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Berkshire Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m 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: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CT 34 / Berkshire Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
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 33m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Monroe 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 (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CT 34 / Berkshire Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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