Origin
Westport, CT
Morning in Westport on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westport, 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
39m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westport, CT
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Danbury, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Westport and Danbury, Connecticut, you are in for a straightforward 22.7-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 42 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to budget much for travel time or logistics, and a modest $4 fuel budget should easily cover your gas expenses. Navigating through the Northeast, this drive connects two distinct Connecticut communities without the need for an overnight stay. It is an ideal option if you prefer to avoid the stress of long-distance travel while keeping your plans flexible.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Georgetown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Weston Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Sugar Hollow Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Danbury Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westport, CT and Danbury, CT.
1
Start on US 1
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
Post Road East
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
3
Continue on Myrtle Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
4
Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight left onto CT 57
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Weston Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left
128 ft
·
2 sec
7
Turn straight onto CT 57
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgetown Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Redding Road
9
Continue on CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
School Street
10
Turn right onto US 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
11
Continue on US 7
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
13
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sugar Hollow Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 8
Toward Park Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Division Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto West Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Street
18
Turn left onto Terrace Place
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Terrace Place
19
Turn right onto Library Place
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
Library Place
20
Arrive at destination
Library Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Myrtle Avenue
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Park Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Park Avenue
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Street
Navigation decision point
5
21 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Library Place
Turn right onto Library Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Danbury on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 6 mph
29% 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
19 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
39m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this 22.7-mile stretch. Since the route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire duration navigating surface roads like Myrtle Avenue, Main Street, and Weston Road. The character of the drive is defined by constant changes in direction rather than long, open stretches of pavement. You should be prepared for a more engaged experience behind the wheel, as the technical nature of these local roads requires consistent attention compared to a standard highway commute.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Ethan Allen Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Myrtle Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Myrtle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 39m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. 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 (Myrtle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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