How far is Danbury, CT from Bridgewater, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Bridgewater, CT is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Bridgewater.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 East
1313 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto White Turkey Road
1298 ft · 32 sec · White Turkey Road
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Turn right onto Federal Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Federal Road
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Turn right onto Junction Road
2875 ft · 1 min · Junction Road
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Continue on Junction Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Junction Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Obtuse Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Obtuse Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street South
4 mi · 7 min · Main Street South
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Turn sharp right onto Clapboard Road
14 m · 1 sec · Clapboard Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clapboard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Bridgewater.
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.
Main Street South
Continue on Main Street South
3.97 mi · 00h 07m
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 Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Danbury and 6.8 miles from Bridgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookfield.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.23 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 Bridgewater
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 1,632 |
| Coordinates | 41.5350900, -73.3662300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-73.36623, 41.53509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
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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