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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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 14 sec · Library Place
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Turn right onto Main Street
815 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Street
2237 ft · 48 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
612 ft · 15 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Delta Avenue
563 ft · 28 sec · Delta Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Heights
1.2 km · 1 min · Wooster Heights
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Continue on Miry Brook Road
1959 ft · 1 min · Miry Brook Road
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Take the ramp left
1592 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto School Street
950 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Continue on Redding Road
922 ft · 22 sec · Redding Road
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Weston Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Weston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road
118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1546 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Compo Road North
1.3 km · 1 min · Compo Road North
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Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
2423 ft · 49 sec · Evergreen Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
764 ft · 19 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn left onto Post Road East
14 m · 1 sec · Post Road East
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Westport. Straight-line distance: 18.2 mi (29.29 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 Westport
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 28,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.1414900, -73.3579000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westport (-73.3579, 41.14149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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