How far is Danbury, CT from Trumbull, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Trumbull, CT is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Trumbull.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Trumbull.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
133 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street
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Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Newtown, Sandy Hook
1844 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Church Hill Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Church Hill Road
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Turn left onto Queen Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Queen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mile Hill Road
601 ft · 22 sec · Mile Hill Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
12.2 mi · 22 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull
1674 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on Park Street
794 ft · 17 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniels Farm Road
2282 ft · 49 sec · Daniels Farm Road
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Turn right onto Church Hill Road
128 m · 16 sec · Church Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Grandview Drive
1361 ft · 1 min · Grandview Drive
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Turn left onto Moorland Road
139 m · 20 sec · Moorland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moorland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Trumbull.
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.
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
12.2 mi · 00h 22m
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 near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Trumbull?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Danbury and 12.6 miles from Trumbull.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Danbury is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Newtown
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 Newtown.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Trumbull. Straight-line distance: 16.83 mi (27.08 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 Trumbull
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 35,438 |
| Coordinates | 41.2428700, -73.2006700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trumbull (-73.20067, 41.24287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
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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