How far is Danbury, CT from Byram, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Byram, CT is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Byram.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Byram.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 14 sec · Library Place
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Turn right onto Main Street
815 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling
694 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 South: White Plains
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287
1767 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-287 East: Rye
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Port Chester, Rye
934 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Post Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1369 ft · 37 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Delavan Avenue
547 ft · 14 sec · Delavan Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
152 m · 22 sec · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Byram.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 684 South
Merge slight right
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Danbury and Sunny near Byram.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Byram?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Danbury and 21.5 miles from Byram.
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 14.1 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 4:38 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 Danbury and Sunny near Byram.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
City of Peekskill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Byram. Straight-line distance: 28.91 mi (46.53 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 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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0042600, -73.6537400 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Byram (-73.65374, 41.00426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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