How far is Danbury, CT from Washington, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Washington, CT is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Washington.
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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
1.3 km · 59 sec · Park Lane Road
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Turn right onto Chestnut Land Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Land Road
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Continue on Church Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Calhoun Street
1783 ft · 36 sec · Calhoun Street
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Continue on Green Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Green Hill Road
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Turn left onto Wykeham Road
113 m · 11 sec · Wykeham Road
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Turn left onto Old North Road
10 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Washington.
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 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 Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Washington?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Danbury and 12.1 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater
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 Bridgewater.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Washington. Straight-line distance: 17.96 mi (28.9 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 Washington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,419 |
| Coordinates | 41.6314800, -73.3106700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-73.31067, 41.63148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
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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