How far is Danbury, CT from West Simsbury, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to West Simsbury, CT is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and West Simsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and West Simsbury.
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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
2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street
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Turn slight left onto Torrington Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on New Litchfield Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · New Litchfield Street
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Continue on Litchfield Street
1443 ft · 27 sec · Litchfield Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
114 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
8.3 mi · 10 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn left onto River Road
780 ft · 19 sec · River Road
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Continue on Cherry Brook Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Cherry Brook Road
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Turn right onto North Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Mountain Road
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Continue on Woodchuck Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · Woodchuck Hill Road
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Turn right onto Shingle Mill Road
2756 ft · 2 min · Shingle Mill Road
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Turn left onto West Mountain Road
1035 ft · 33 sec · West Mountain Road
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Continue on West Mountain Road
1147 ft · 42 sec · West Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Farms Village Road
2 m · 1 sec · Farms Village Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farms Village Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and West Simsbury.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Danbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Simsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to West Simsbury?
The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Danbury and 28.3 miles from West Simsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Danbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Simsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Bantam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Plymouth Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bantam.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and West Simsbury. Straight-line distance: 45.16 mi (72.67 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 West Simsbury
Census designated place
| Population | 2,447 |
| Coordinates | 41.8731500, -72.8581500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Simsbury (-72.85815, 41.87315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
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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