How far is Byram, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Byram, CT to Danbury, CT is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.14 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.91 mi
46.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.14 mi
Kilometers
69.43 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Thu, Oct 15, 3:31 PM EDT
Return by in Byram
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byram
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Danbury
Thu, Oct 15, 3:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byram
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Stamford
CT

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

From Byram
21 mi
00h 24m
To Danbury
22.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph NE
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Byram and Danbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byram and Danbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    152 m · 23 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Delavan Avenue

    547 ft · 13 sec · Delavan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Mill Street

    1369 ft · 42 sec · Mill Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2824 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    160 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    3051 ft · 1 min · Boston Post Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    154 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684: Brewster

    2683 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2445 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 202 West: Lake Avenue

    1757 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West Street

    947 ft · 25 sec · West Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Beaver Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1420 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto New Street

    35 m · 5 sec · New Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    789 ft · 18 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    127 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byram and Danbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684
27.9 mi · 65%
I 84 East
7.07 mi · 16%
Cross Westchester Expressway
3.53 mi · 8%
Boston Post Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Lake Avenue
0.66 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 684

Continue straight

26.9 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Stamford
00h 24m from Byram
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Byram and Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Byram to Danbury?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

North Stamford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Byram and 22.2 miles from Danbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Byram and Sunny near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near North Stamford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Stamford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 14.1 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Stamford.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

10 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

30 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byram and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 28.91 mi (46.53 km).

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#1 Byram

Situated in the southwestern extremity of Fairfield County, this community serves as a distinct census-designated place and neighborhood within the town of Greenwich along the border with New York.

Population0
Coordinates41.0042600, -73.6537400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-73.653687, 41.004256)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.68
Round trip
$13.37
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $6.68 $13.37
Mid-grade $5.02 $7.63 $15.26
Premium $5.45 $8.28 $16.55
Diesel $6.45 $9.81 $19.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Byram and Danbury. The current time is 14:42:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.