Origin
New Preston, CT
Late night in New Preston on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Preston, 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
30m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Preston, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Connecticut, this 23.4-mile trip from New Preston to Danbury is a straightforward option. You can comfortably complete the journey in about 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a one-day outing. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a highly economical route for your schedule. You will navigate primarily via Litchfield Road, Danbury Road, and Federal Road, staying entirely within the Northeast region. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stops or extensive travel logistics. It serves as a practical, no-fuss connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Road | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Danbury Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Lane Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Poplar Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Federal Road
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Preston, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on Christian Street
113 ft
·
14 sec
·
Christian Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Hill Road
520 ft
·
20 sec
·
Baldwin Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
4
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
5
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
6
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Poplar Street
7
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Street
8
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bridge Street
9
Turn left onto US 7; US 202
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
10
Continue on US 7; US 202
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Federal Road
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CT 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
14
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Baldwin Hill Road
Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202 / New Milford Turnpike
At end of road, turn left onto US 202 / New Milford Turnpike
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Turn left onto US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Navigation decision point
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
22.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CT 39 / North Main Street
Turn right onto CT 39 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
New Milford Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
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 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $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
Danbury, CT
Late night in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
20 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
30m 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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise on this trek. Only 7% of your travel occurs on highways, keeping you focused on winding local roads for the majority of the 23.4-mile journey. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on Federal Road, which covers 8.8 miles of the transit. The personality of the road remains consistent, favoring local navigation over high-speed interstate travel. You should stay alert behind the wheel, as the route requires constant attention to turns rather than long-distance highway driving.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 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 Baldwin Hill Road.
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 30m 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 (Baldwin Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 202 / New Milford Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point.
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 30m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). 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 $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with New Milford 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 (Baldwin Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 202 / New Milford Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury 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 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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