How far is Danbury, CT from Ansonia, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Ansonia, CT is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Ansonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Ansonia.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
133 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street
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Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 34: Derby, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Wasserman Way
879 ft · 19 sec · Wasserman Way
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Turn right onto Berkshire Road
5 mi · 9 min · Berkshire Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Drive
3.7 mi · 7 min · Roosevelt Drive
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Turn left onto Squantuck Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Squantuck Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Hill Road
2 m · 1 sec · Great Hill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Great Hill Road
2 mi · 3 min · Great Hill Road
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Continue on Fountain Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fountain Lake Road
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Continue on Great Hill Road
1803 ft · 39 sec · Great Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakelee Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · Wakelee Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
2769 ft · 56 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1072 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
596 ft · 15 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
117 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
86 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Ansonia.
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.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
7.41 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Ansonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Ansonia?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Danbury and 13 miles from Ansonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Ansonia.
Stop Ideas Near Newtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Waterbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newtown.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Ansonia. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.76 km).
#1 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ansonia
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 18,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.3462100, -73.0790000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ansonia (-73.079, 41.34621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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