How far is Danbury, CT from Southport, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Southport, CT is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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 Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Southport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Southport.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
1252 ft · 27 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto Putnam Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Putnam Park Road
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Turn straight onto Black Rock Turnpike
8.9 mi · 16 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Turn right onto Westport Road
2932 ft · 59 sec · Westport Road
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Turn slight left onto Redding Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Redding Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hulls Farm Road
670 ft · 14 sec · Hulls Farm Road
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Continue on Bronson Road
1 mi · 2 min · Bronson Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bronson Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bronson Road
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Turn left onto Mill Hill Road
82 m · 9 sec · Mill Hill Road
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Turn right onto River Street
611 ft · 27 sec · River Street
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Turn straight onto Pequot Avenue
995 ft · 28 sec · Pequot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Southport.
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.
Black Rock Turnpike
Turn straight onto Black Rock Turnpike
8.86 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny leaving Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Southport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Southport?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Redding is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Danbury and 11.8 miles from Southport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Southport.
Stop Ideas Near Redding
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redding.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Southport. Straight-line distance: 19.93 mi (32.07 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 Southport
Southport is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1364900, -73.2834500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southport (-73.28345, 41.13649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.15 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
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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