How far is Danbury, CT from Goshen, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Goshen, CT is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
40.18 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.42 mi
52.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.42 mi
Kilometers
52.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.18 mi
Kilometers
64.67 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Mon, May 18, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Mon, May 18, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-05-17T23:19
Arrive Goshen
Mon, May 18, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
New Preston
CT

Census designated place

From Danbury
20.1 mi
00h 27m
To Goshen
20.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 12 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Street

    1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    3053 ft · 1 min · North Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Middle Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Old Middle Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Middle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 7 North
12.1 mi · 30%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 14%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 9%
Litchfield Turnpike
3.38 mi · 8%
Old Middle Street
3.03 mi · 8%
New Milford Turnpike
2.88 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 7 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

12.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Preston
00h 27m from Danbury
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Danbury and Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

New Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Danbury and 20.1 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Danbury and Sunny near Goshen.

Stop Ideas Near New Preston

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 New Preston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Brookfield Town Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Brookfield Town Hall

Brookfield , CT
100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Preston.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

48 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

49 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

49 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

50 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 32.42 mi (52.18 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.8317600, -73.2251100
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Goshen (-73.22511, 41.83176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.00 $8.52 $17.03

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Goshen. The current time is 23:19:14.

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.