How far is Danbury, CT from Norfolk, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Norfolk, CT is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
55.17 mi
01h 20m
Flight
43.39 mi
69.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.39 mi
Kilometers
69.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.17 mi
Kilometers
88.79 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-15T06:52
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Bantam
CT

Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Danbury
27.6 mi
00h 40m
To Norfolk
27.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn slight left onto Torrington Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on New Litchfield Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · New Litchfield Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Litchfield Street

    106 m · 12 sec · Litchfield Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1506 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1408 ft · 30 sec · Water Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Migeon Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Norfolk Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Norfolk Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hall Meadow Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hall Meadow Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Litchfield Road

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Greenwoods Road West

    1745 ft · 60 sec · Greenwoods Road West

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenwoods Road West

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 7 North
12.1 mi · 22%
Litchfield Road
9.74 mi · 18%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 10%
Norfolk Road
5.07 mi · 9%
Litchfield Turnpike
3.38 mi · 6%
Torrington Road
3.13 mi · 6%
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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bantam
00h 40m from Danbury
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Danbury and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Danbury and 27.6 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Danbury and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Bantam

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 Bantam and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Berlin

40 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

42 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

45 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

46 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 43.39 mi (69.83 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Norfolk

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,622
Coordinates41.9939800, -73.2020600
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Norfolk (-73.20206, 41.99398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Norfolk. The current time is 06:52:22.

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.