How far is Danbury, CT from North Branford, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to North Branford, CT is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
46.37 mi
01h 14m
Flight
35.92 mi
57.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.92 mi
Kilometers
57.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.37 mi
Kilometers
74.62 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Branford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive North Branford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Oxford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Danbury
23.2 mi
00h 37m
To North Branford
23.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and North Branford.

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 12 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    133 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto White Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Newtown Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury

    828 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury

    635 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southford Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Oxford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bank Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bank Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Derby Street

    1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street

  13. 13

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Seymour Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Amity Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Whalley Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway

    773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Continue on Elm Street

    2952 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    1726 ft · 31 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    3119 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford

    680 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford

    149 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Foxon Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
13.3 mi · 29%
Oxford Road
6.09 mi · 13%
Foxon Road
5.53 mi · 12%
Amity Road
3.4 mi · 7%
Southford Road
2.97 mi · 6%
Whalley Avenue
2.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

13 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 37m from Danbury
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Danbury and Rain Showers Likely near North Branford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danbury to North Branford?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Danbury and 23.2 miles from North Branford.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Danbury and Rain Showers Likely near North Branford.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oxford, 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 Oxford.

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

29 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and North Branford. Straight-line distance: 35.92 mi (57.8 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
North Branford

#2 North Branford

City in Connecticut, United States of America

Population14,066
Coordinates41.3276000, -72.7673200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: North Branford (-72.76732, 41.3276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and North Branford. The current time is 06:22:08.

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.