How far is Colebrook, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Colebrook, CT to Danbury, CT is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
62.28 mi
01h 08m
Flight
45.06 mi
72.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.06 mi
Kilometers
72.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.28 mi
Kilometers
100.23 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Colebrook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colebrook
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colebrook
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
Bantam
CT

Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Colebrook
27.7 mi
00h 34m
To Danbury
34.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cooper Lane

    20 m · 3 sec · Cooper Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Hill Road

    22 m · 12 sec · Smith Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Colebrook Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Colebrook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Coe Street

    1940 ft · 54 sec · Coe Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

    8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, CT 202: Downtown Torrington

    1473 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Street

    737 ft · 17 sec · Columbus Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    2638 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

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

    101 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Litchfield Street

    1489 ft · 24 sec · Litchfield Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto New Litchfield Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · New Litchfield Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Torrington Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Street

    1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Danbury Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Federal Road

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel

    545 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Federal Road
8.8 mi · 14%
CT 8 SOUTH
7.96 mi · 13%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 9%
Danbury Road
5.15 mi · 8%
Colebrook Road
4.1 mi · 7%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Federal Road

Continue on Federal Road

8.8 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bantam
00h 34m from Colebrook
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colebrook and Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Colebrook and 34.6 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colebrook and Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near Bantam

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 Bantam and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bantam.

RAIL

Berlin

40 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

42 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

45 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

46 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colebrook and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 45.06 mi (72.52 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Colebrook

Town in Litchfied County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,396
Coordinates41.9895400, -73.0956600
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Cooper Lane (-73.09552, 41.989375)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.36
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.68 $17.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.86 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $6.00 $13.19 $26.39

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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There is no time difference between Colebrook and Danbury. The current time is 03:22:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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