How far is Danbury, CT from Redding, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Redding, CT is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Redding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Redding.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 14 sec · Library Place
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1256 ft · 47 sec · South Street
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Turn slight right onto Coal Pit Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Coal Pit Hill Road
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Continue on Mansfield Street
135 m · 12 sec · Mansfield Street
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Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue
2080 ft · 60 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Grassy Plain Street
646 ft · 28 sec · Grassy Plain Street
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Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
2224 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Lonetown Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Lonetown Road
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Turn straight onto Hill Road
1391 ft · 35 sec · Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Cross Highway
37 m · 3 sec · Cross Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Redding.
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.
Lonetown Road
Continue on Lonetown Road
2.51 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Redding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Redding?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Danbury and 4.2 miles from Redding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Redding.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethel.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Redding. Straight-line distance: 7.35 mi (11.83 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 Redding
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3026000, -73.3834500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redding (-73.38345, 41.3026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
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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