Origin
Norfolk, CT
Late night in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, CT to Danbury, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
Norfolk to Danbury is 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m via Litchfield Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip that primarily uses surface roads, making it a practical choice for a quick excursion. You'll find it's a manageable distance, perfect for a day trip without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Road | 9.7 mi | 15m |
| Federal Road | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Danbury Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Norfolk Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Torrington Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Litchfield Road
— 9.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on US 44; CT 272
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwoods Road West
2
Turn slight right onto CT 272
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Litchfield Road
3
Continue on CT 272
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Hall Meadow Road
4
Continue on CT 272
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Norfolk Road
5
Turn left onto CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
6
Continue on Migeon Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
7
Continue on Water Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Water Street
8
Turn right onto Prospect Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Prospect Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 202
348 ft
·
7 sec
·
Litchfield Street
10
Turn slight left onto US 202
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Litchfield Street
11
Continue on US 202
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
12
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
13
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
14
Continue on US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
15
Continue on US 202
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
16
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
17
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
18
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Poplar Street
19
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Street
20
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bridge Street
21
Turn left onto US 7; US 202
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
22
Continue on US 7; US 202
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Federal Road
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 5
Toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn right onto CT 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
25
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
26
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Norfolk, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 54.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 202 / Litchfield Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 202 / Litchfield Street
Navigation decision point
4
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Turn left onto US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road
Navigation decision point
8
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
CT 39 / North Main Street
Turn right onto CT 39 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.23 one way
$18.46 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| premium | $5.07 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
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
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Litchfield, CT
28 mi in
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
5 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
1h 20m 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 trip is mostly surface roads, with only about 11% on highways. You'll experience around 9.7 miles on Litchfield Road as the longest continuous stretch before transitioning. Expect to navigate through local traffic and intersections for most of the 1h 20m drive.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Litchfield 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 around 15.5 miles in near Prospect 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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (US 202 / Litchfield Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,324 ft
241 ft
Total Climb
863 ft
Total Descent
1,628 ft
Highest Point
1,324 ft
~4.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,083 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Norfolk, CT
Full guide →Founded 1758
Norfolk is a town in the Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut.
Top landmarks
- • Norfolk Historic District — historic district in Connecticut, United States
Arriving in Danbury, CT
Full guide →Founded 1702
Danbury - nicknamed Hat City - is a city in the interior of Fairfield County, Connecticut, making it part of the Litchfield Hills region.
Top landmarks
- • Hearthstone Castle — castle
- • Danbury Railway Museum — railway museum located in Danbury, Connecticut
- • Tarrywile — park in Danbury, United States of America
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Litchfield 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: at 15.5 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (US 202 / Litchfield Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (US 7; US 202 / Danbury Road): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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