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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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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Harwinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Harwinton.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Street
1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on East Street
81 m · 7 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Street
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Road
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Turn right
27 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
6 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Harwinton.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cornwall Town Hall
Brookfield Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Preston.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Poughkeepsie station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Harwinton. Straight-line distance: 33.03 mi (53.16 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 Harwinton
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 5,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.7712100, -73.0598300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harwinton (-73.05983, 41.77121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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