How far is Bridgeport, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Danbury, CT is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Danbury.
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Start on Fairfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
2450 ft · 51 sec · Clinton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
2672 ft · 56 sec · North Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
822 ft · 18 sec · Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
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Continue on Tunxis Hill Road
1731 ft · 39 sec · Tunxis Hill Road
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Continue on Tunxis Hill Cut Off
2941 ft · 1 min · Tunxis Hill Cut Off
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Continue on Black Rock Turnpike
14.7 mi · 26 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Continue on Putnam Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Putnam Park Road
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
1252 ft · 25 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenwood Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Grassy Plain Street
646 ft · 26 sec · Grassy Plain Street
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Turn left onto Fleetwood Avenue
1932 ft · 53 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Fleetwood Avenue
45 m · 4 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Continue on Mansfield Street
135 m · 12 sec · Mansfield Street
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Continue on Coal Pit Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Coal Pit Hill Road
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Continue on South Street
1256 ft · 48 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Street
562 ft · 11 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Terrace Place
782 ft · 37 sec · Terrace Place
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Turn right onto Library Place
71 m · 10 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 Bridgeport 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.
Black Rock Turnpike
Continue on Black Rock Turnpike
14.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Danbury?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Bridgeport and 17.8 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Easton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 20.26 mi (32.61 km).
#1 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
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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