How far is Danbury, CT from Greenwich, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Greenwich.
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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
23.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 120: Westchester County Airport
1254 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Airport Road
1402 ft · 35 sec · Airport Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Airport Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rye Lake Avenue
51 m · 3 sec · Rye Lake Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Rye Lake Avenue
1168 ft · 26 sec · Rye Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto King Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · King Street
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Turn left onto Glen Ridge Road
36 m · 4 sec · Glen Ridge Road
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Continue on Glen Ridge Road
2492 ft · 2 min · Glen Ridge Road
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Continue on Glenville Street
553 ft · 13 sec · Glenville Street
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Continue on Glenville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Glenville Road
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Continue on Glenville Road
26 m · 2 sec · Glenville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dearfield Drive
1 m · 1 sec · Dearfield Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Dearfield Drive
1831 ft · 39 sec · Dearfield Drive
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Turn slight right onto Field Point Road
623 ft · 35 sec · Field Point Road
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
16 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Greenwich.
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
23.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Greenwich?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 20.2 miles from Danbury and 26 miles from Greenwich.
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 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Danbury and Sunny near Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
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 Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 27.02 mi (43.48 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 Greenwich
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,769 |
| Coordinates | 41.0264900, -73.6284600 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
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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