How far is Danbury, CT from Riverside, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Riverside, CT is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Riverside.
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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
1015 ft · 30 sec · Sound Beach Avenue
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Turn right onto Wesskum Wood Road
1121 ft · 49 sec · Wesskum Wood Road
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Continue on Owenoke Way
1429 ft · 1 min · Owenoke Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Owenoke Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Riverside.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Danbury and Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Riverside?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 16.9 miles from Danbury and 17 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Danbury and Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.
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 Riverside. Straight-line distance: 25.77 mi (41.48 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 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0337100, -73.5781800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-73.57818, 41.03371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 | $4.19 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
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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