How far is Danbury, CT from Salisbury, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Salisbury, CT is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 01h 17m.
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
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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 Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Salisbury.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Street
1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Turn left onto East Shore Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Road
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Continue on Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Kent Road
147 m · 14 sec · Kent Road
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Turn right onto Cornwall Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cornwall Road
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Continue on Warren Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Warren Hill Road
699 ft · 14 sec · Warren Hill Road
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Turn right onto Kent Road South
1 mi · 2 min · Kent Road South
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Keep slight left to continue on Kent Road South
1162 ft · 20 sec · Kent Road South
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Continue on Cornwall Bridge Road
653 ft · 11 sec · Cornwall Bridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 7
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 7
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Continue on Route 7
4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 7
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Keep slight left to continue on Lime Rock Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Lime Rock Road
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Turn right onto Wells Hill Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Wells Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Sharon Road
1504 ft · 47 sec · Sharon Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
799 ft · 27 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Salisbury.
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.
US 7 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Danbury and Sunny near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
New Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Danbury and 24.9 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Danbury and Sunny near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near New Preston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Torrington City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Preston.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Poughkeepsie station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 40.71 mi (65.51 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 Salisbury
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,584 |
| Coordinates | 41.9834300, -73.4212300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-73.42123, 41.98343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
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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