How far is Danbury, CT from Woodbridge, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Woodbridge, CT is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.86 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.28 mi
37.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.28 mi
Kilometers
37.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.86 mi
Kilometers
51.28 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Fri, Apr 17, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Fri, Apr 17, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-17T03:15
Arrive Woodbridge
Fri, Apr 17, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Southbury
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Danbury
15.9 mi
00h 24m
To Woodbridge
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 12 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    133 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto White Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Newtown Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury

    828 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury

    635 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southford Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Oxford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broad Street

    820 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    120 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Maple Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rimmon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rimmon Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Racebrook Road

    1788 ft · 43 sec · Racebrook Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Beecher Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Beecher Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beecher Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
13.3 mi · 42%
Oxford Road
6.07 mi · 19%
Southford Road
2.97 mi · 9%
Rimmon Road
2.19 mi · 7%
Maple Street
1.98 mi · 6%
Newtown Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southbury
00h 24m from Danbury
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Danbury and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Danbury and 16 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Danbury and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Southbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

34 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 23.28 mi (37.47 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Woodbridge

Town in Connecticut

Population8,704
Coordinates41.3526000, -73.0084400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Woodbridge (-73.00844, 41.3526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Woodbridge. The current time is 03:15:57.

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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.