How far is Branford, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Branford, CT to Danbury, CT is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Branford and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Branford and Danbury.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Saltonstall Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Saltonstall Parkway
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Continue on Frontage Road
1.2 km · 55 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
84 m · 5 sec · State Street
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Continue on Union Avenue
778 ft · 19 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2591 ft · 50 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Cellini Place
107 m · 18 sec · Cellini Place
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Turn right onto Forest Road
1 mi · 2 min · Forest Road
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Turn left onto Derby Avenue
1354 ft · 23 sec · Derby Avenue
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Continue on Derby Turnpike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Derby Turnpike
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Avenue
1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Drive
7.9 mi · 16 min · Roosevelt Drive
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Continue on Berkshire Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Berkshire Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
545 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Library Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Branford and Danbury.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.5 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Branford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Branford to Danbury?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ansonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Branford and 21.7 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Branford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Ansonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ansonia.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Branford and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 34.09 mi (54.86 km).
#1 Branford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates
| Population | 27,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.2795400, -72.8151000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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