How far is Danbury, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Milford, CT is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
33.57 mi
00h 52m
Flight
23.82 mi
38.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.82 mi
Kilometers
38.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.03 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Milford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Easton
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Danbury
15.2 mi
00h 26m
To Milford
18.5 mi
00h 26m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 14 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Street

    1256 ft · 47 sec · South Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Coal Pit Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coal Pit Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mansfield Street

    135 m · 12 sec · Mansfield Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue

    2080 ft · 60 sec · Fleetwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Grassy Plain Street

    646 ft · 28 sec · Grassy Plain Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    1252 ft · 27 sec · Milwaukee Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Putnam Park Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Putnam Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Black Rock Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Black Rock Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Church Hill Road

    2997 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Poverty Hollow Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Stepney Road

    1114 ft · 31 sec · Stepney Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sport Hill Road

    7.1 mi · 15 min · Sport Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Easton Turnpike

    849 ft · 27 sec · Easton Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    100 m · 10 sec · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: New Haven

    865 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Merritt Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South

    636 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    1031 ft · 25 sec · Boston Post Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto High Street

    1298 ft · 32 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1462 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West River Street

    1736 ft · 45 sec · West River Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
8.93 mi · 27%
Sport Hill Road
7.13 mi · 21%
Putnam Park Road
2.83 mi · 8%
Black Rock Turnpike
2.49 mi · 7%
I 95
1.61 mi · 5%
Greenwood Avenue
1.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

8.93 mi · 00h 12m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easton
00h 26m from Danbury
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Danbury and 18.5 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Danbury is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Easton

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 Easton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 13.1 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
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

45 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Milford. Straight-line distance: 23.82 mi (38.34 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 Milford. The current time is 02:19:35.

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.