How far is Danbury, CT from New Canaan, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to New Canaan, CT is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and New Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and New Canaan.
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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
2237 ft · 48 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
612 ft · 15 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Delta Avenue
563 ft · 28 sec · Delta Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Heights
1.2 km · 1 min · Wooster Heights
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Continue on Miry Brook Road
1959 ft · 1 min · Miry Brook Road
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Take the ramp left
1592 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Ridgefield Road
2010 ft · 53 sec · Ridgefield Road
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Turn slight left onto Belden Hill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Belden Hill Road
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Turn right onto New Canaan Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · New Canaan Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
114 m · 8 sec · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Valley Road
97 m · 10 sec · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Silvermine Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Silvermine Road
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Continue on East Avenue
2925 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
74 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
728 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and New Canaan.
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.
Miry Brook Road
Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Danbury and Partly Sunny near New Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to New Canaan?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Danbury and 10.9 miles from New Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Danbury and Partly Sunny near New Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town 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 New Canaan. Straight-line distance: 17.27 mi (27.79 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 New Canaan
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,115 |
| Coordinates | 41.1467600, -73.4948400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Canaan (-73.49484, 41.14676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
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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