How far is Danbury, CT from Old Greenwich, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Old Greenwich, CT is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Old Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Old Greenwich.
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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
14 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Danbury Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Main Avenue
3008 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Grist Mill Road
857 ft · 17 sec · Grist Mill Road
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
2161 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
623 ft · 21 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Putnam Avenue
1293 ft · 32 sec · East Putnam Avenue
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Turn right onto Sound Beach Avenue
2398 ft · 1 min · Sound Beach Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sound Beach Avenue
1.1 mi · 4 min · Sound Beach Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sound Beach Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Old Greenwich.
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
14 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Danbury and Mostly Cloudy near Old Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Old Greenwich?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Danbury and 17.1 miles from Old Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Danbury and Mostly Cloudy near Old Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Old Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 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 Old Greenwich
Census designated place
| Population | 6,611 |
| Coordinates | 41.0228700, -73.5648500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Greenwich (-73.56485, 41.02287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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