How far is Danbury, CT from Westport, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Westport, CT is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.28 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.2 mi
29.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.2 mi
Kilometers
29.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.24 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Westport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Ridgefield
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Danbury
10.6 mi
00h 20m
To Westport
10.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Westport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Thursday
Using Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Westport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Westport.

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 14 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    815 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Street

    2237 ft · 48 sec · West Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Division Street

    612 ft · 15 sec · Division Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Delta Avenue

    563 ft · 28 sec · Delta Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Heights

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wooster Heights

  8. 8

    Continue on Miry Brook Road

    1959 ft · 1 min · Miry Brook Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1592 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto School Street

    950 ft · 19 sec · School Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Redding Road

    922 ft · 22 sec · Redding Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Weston Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Weston Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Compo Road North

    1.3 km · 1 min · Compo Road North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    2423 ft · 49 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    764 ft · 19 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Post Road East

    14 m · 1 sec · Post Road East

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Westport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Miry Brook Road
9.11 mi · 43%
Georgetown Road
4.01 mi · 19%
Weston Road
3.92 mi · 18%
Compo Road North
0.78 mi · 4%
Wooster Heights
0.73 mi · 3%
Park Avenue
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Miry Brook Road

Merge slight left

8.44 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 20m from Danbury
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Westport?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Danbury and 10.6 miles from Westport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Westport.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 8.3 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

28 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

34 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Westport. Straight-line distance: 18.2 mi (29.29 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Westport

#2 Westport

Town in Connecticut

Population28,444
Coordinates41.1414900, -73.3579000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Westport (-73.3579, 41.14149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.92
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.96 $5.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.34 $6.69
Premium $4.86 $3.64 $7.29
Diesel $6.00 $4.50 $9.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Westport. The current time is 00:35:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.