How far is Danbury, CT from Harwinton, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Harwinton, CT is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
41.98 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.03 mi
53.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.03 mi
Kilometers
53.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.98 mi
Kilometers
67.56 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harwinton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-23T09:11
Arrive Harwinton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Preston
CT

Census designated place

From Danbury
21 mi
00h 28m
To Harwinton
21 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Street

    81 m · 7 sec · East Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 7 North
12.1 mi · 29%
Litchfield Road
6.6 mi · 16%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 13%
East Street
5.07 mi · 12%
Litchfield Turnpike
3.38 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Preston
00h 28m from Danbury
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Harwinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 21 miles from Danbury and 21 miles from Harwinton.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Harwinton.

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 13.3 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 13 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 Harwinton. Straight-line distance: 33.03 mi (53.16 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Harwinton

Town in Connecticut

Population5,400
Coordinates41.7712100, -73.0598300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Harwinton (-73.05983, 41.77121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.86 $7.19 $14.38
Diesel $6.00 $8.88 $17.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Harwinton. The current time is 09:11:04.

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.