How far is Danbury, CT from Orange, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Orange, CT is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
30.09 mi
00h 52m
Flight
23.63 mi
38.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.63 mi
Kilometers
38.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.09 mi
Kilometers
48.43 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Monroe
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Danbury
15 mi
00h 26m
To Orange
15 mi
00h 26m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 34: Derby, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wasserman Way

    879 ft · 19 sec · Wasserman Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Berkshire Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Berkshire Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Roosevelt Drive

    7.9 mi · 16 min · Roosevelt Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2555 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Derby Avenue

    1356 ft · 34 sec · Derby Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · New Haven Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Derby Turnpike

    2613 ft · 38 sec · Derby Turnpike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grassy Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Grassy Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Grassy Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Grassy Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Orange Center Road

    1733 ft · 42 sec · Orange Center Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orange Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Drive
7.95 mi · 26%
I 84 East
7.65 mi · 25%
Berkshire Road
5 mi · 17%
Grassy Hill Road
1.76 mi · 6%
New Haven Avenue
1.59 mi · 5%
Newtown Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Drive

Continue on Roosevelt Drive

7.95 mi · 00h 16m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 26m from Danbury
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Danbury and 15 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Danbury is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 14.1 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Waterbury City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Waterbury City Hall

Waterbury , CT
235 Grand St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Rating 4.3/5 53 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

35 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Orange. Straight-line distance: 23.63 mi (38.03 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Orange

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population13,882
Coordinates41.2784300, -73.0256600
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Orange (-73.02566, 41.27843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.36
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.18 $8.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.72 $9.45
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $6.00 $6.36 $12.71

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 Orange. The current time is 03:59:24.

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.