How far is Danbury, CT from Glenville, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Glenville, CT is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
38.36 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.04 mi
43.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.04 mi
Kilometers
43.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.36 mi
Kilometers
61.74 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-15T12:40
Arrive Glenville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
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
Ridgefield
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Danbury
19.2 mi
00h 26m
To Glenville
19.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 14 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    815 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Newburgh

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling

    694 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 South: White Plains

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    23.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 120: Westchester County Airport

    1254 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1402 ft · 35 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Airport Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rye Lake Avenue

    51 m · 3 sec · Rye Lake Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Rye Lake Avenue

    1168 ft · 26 sec · Rye Lake Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto King Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · King Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Glen Ridge Road

    36 m · 4 sec · Glen Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Glen Ridge Road

    2492 ft · 2 min · Glen Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Glenville Street

    553 ft · 13 sec · Glenville Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Glenville Road

    912 ft · 23 sec · Glenville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Weaver Street

    1110 ft · 32 sec · Weaver Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weaver Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 South
24 mi · 63%
I 84 West
6.99 mi · 18%
King Street
3.11 mi · 8%
Airport Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Lake Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
West Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 South

Merge slight right

23.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 26m from Danbury
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Danbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 19.2 miles from Danbury and 19.2 miles from Glenville.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Danbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glenville.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield

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 Ridgefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 13 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

28 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

34 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Glenville. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glenville

Glenville is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0353800, -73.6598500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Glenville (-73.65985, 41.03538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Glenville. The current time is 12:40:13.

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.