How far is Danbury, CT from Morris, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Morris, CT is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.68 mi
00h 55m
Flight
24.03 mi
38.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.03 mi
Kilometers
38.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.68 mi
Kilometers
54.2 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 Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-23T09:10
Arrive Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 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

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 Milford
CT

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Danbury
16.8 mi
00h 27m
To Morris
16.8 mi
00h 27m

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 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Park Lane Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Land Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Land Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Hill Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Calhoun Street

    1783 ft · 41 sec · Calhoun Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bee Brook Road

    1448 ft · 31 sec · Bee Brook Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Blackville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Blackville Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Litchfield Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Litchfield Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lakeside Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Higbie Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Higbie Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Benton Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Benton Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 7 North
12.1 mi · 36%
Chestnut Land Road
3.52 mi · 10%
West Street
2.65 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.59 mi · 8%
Old Litchfield Road
2.27 mi · 7%
Church Hill Road
2.23 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
+9.7 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Milford
00h 27m from Danbury
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Morris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 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 Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Danbury and 16.8 miles from Morris.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Milford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Milford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

46 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

50 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Morris. Straight-line distance: 24.03 mi (38.68 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Morris

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population2,250
Coordinates41.6842600, -73.1962200
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Morris (-73.19622, 41.68426)

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
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.39
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.69 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $6.00 $7.14 $14.27

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 Morris. The current time is 09:10:50.

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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.