Origin
New Milford, CT
Late night in New Milford on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to Danbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Milford, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 15.6-mile drive from New Milford, CT to Danbury, CT should take around 20 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick local excursion. It's a single-day trip, so no overnight accommodations are necessary. You'll primarily be navigating along Federal Road, Danbury Road, and North Main Street. With a projected fuel cost of just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. The journey feels like a typical local drive, connecting two points within the Northeast region of Connecticut. It’s a straightforward trip that won’t take up much of your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Road | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Danbury Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Library Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Federal Road
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on US 202
176 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Street
2
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Turn left onto US 7; US 202
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
4
Continue on US 7; US 202
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Federal Road
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto CT 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
8
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.5 — 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
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US 202; CT 67 / Bridge Street
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Turn left onto US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Navigation decision point
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 39 / North Main Street
Turn right onto CT 39 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Library Place
Turn right onto Library Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Sunny
E 2 to 9 mph
0% chance
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 this 15.6-mile journey, with no highway miles to speak of. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 8.8 miles along Federal Road. The route is characterized by frequent turns and a local feel, rather than long, open stretches. As you progress, you'll transition from Federal Road to Danbury Road and finally North Main Street, indicating a shift in the local landscape. This drive offers a connected, in-town experience for its entirety.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; CT 67 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 202; CT 67 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 New Milford, CT to Danbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Bethel along the way.
Bethel
14.5 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in New Milford, CT
Full guide →New Milford is a historic New England town on the western side of Connecticut. It is the largest town in the state (62 square miles) and is just under 2 hours away from New York City.
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 20m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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.
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 (US 202; CT 67 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 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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