How far is Canaan, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Canaan, CT to Danbury, CT is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 01h 16m.
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.
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Danbury.
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Start on Railroad Street
44 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1803 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
876 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on High Street
2628 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on South Canaan Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Canaan Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South Canaan Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Canaan Road
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Continue on Lime Rock Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lime Rock Road
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Continue on Route 7
8.9 mi · 13 min · Route 7
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Continue on Cornwall Bridge Road
653 ft · 11 sec · Cornwall Bridge Road
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Continue on Kent Road
594 ft · 10 sec · Kent Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kent Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kent Road South
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Turn left onto Warren Hill Road
699 ft · 18 sec · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Warren Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Cornwall Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Cornwall Road
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Turn left onto Kent Road
147 m · 10 sec · Kent Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on East Shore Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Milford Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
8.8 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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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 · 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 Canaan 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.
Route 7
Continue on Route 7
8.89 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 leaving Canaan and Rain Showers near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canaan to Danbury?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Canaan and 25.9 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Canaan and Rain Showers near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Torrington City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren.
Poughkeepsie station
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 44.17 mi (71.09 km).
#1 Canaan
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,051 |
| Coordinates | 42.0273100, -73.3292800 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
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 · May 14, 2026
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