Origin
Sherman, CT
Late night in Sherman on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherman, 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
28m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherman, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This short, 15-mile journey from Sherman to Danbury, Connecticut, is easily manageable as a day trip, requiring just about 28 minutes of driving time. You'll primarily be on local roads, with 59% of the route involving highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of only $2, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The mixed drive profile suggests you'll experience a variety of road types, making it an engaging, albeit brief, drive through the Northeast region. Since there are no designated stops, you have the flexibility to decide if and when you want to take a break along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 39 | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| Pembroke Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Padanaram Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Route 37 Center | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Brush Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Route 37 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 39
— 8.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on CT 37
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
Route 37 East
2
Continue on CT 37
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 37 Center
3
Turn slight left onto CT 39
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 39
4
Continue on CT 39
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Brush Hill Road
5
Turn left onto CT 37
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pembroke Road
6
Continue on CT 37
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Padanaram Road
7
Continue on CT 37
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
8
Turn left onto CT 53
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
10
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CT 37 / Pembroke Road
Turn left onto CT 37 / Pembroke Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CT 53 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 53 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Library Place
Turn right onto Library Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 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 | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
5:37 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
1 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
28m 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 mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.4 miles along Route 39, offering a consistent feel for a significant portion of your trip. With 59% of the drive on highways, you'll likely experience periods of faster travel, punctuated by the more varied terrain and potential for slower speeds as you navigate Pembroke Road and Padanaram Road. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind but will instead experience shifting road personalities as you progress toward Danbury.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Route 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near CT 37 / Pembroke Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sherman, CT to Danbury, CT is easy. At 28m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (CT 37 / Pembroke Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (CT 53 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (Library Place): 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 28m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on Route 39. 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: at 9.2 miles (CT 37 / Pembroke Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (CT 53 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (Library Place): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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