How far is Georgetown, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Georgetown, CT to Danbury, CT is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
12.35 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.67 mi
15.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.67 mi
Kilometers
15.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.35 mi
Kilometers
19.88 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-15T10:23
Arrive Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgefield
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Georgetown
5.7 mi
00h 10m
To Danbury
6.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Danbury Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Danbury Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sugar Hollow Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Sugar Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Avenue

    1794 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Division Street

    612 ft · 18 sec · Division Street

  8. 8

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

    1676 ft · 36 sec · West Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Terrace Place

    782 ft · 37 sec · Terrace Place

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
4.53 mi · 37%
Sugar Hollow Road
3.07 mi · 25%
Park Avenue
1.53 mi · 12%
Danbury Road
1.49 mi · 12%
West Street
0.32 mi · 3%
Terrace Place
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

4.53 mi · 00h 08m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 10m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Partly Cloudy near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 5.7 miles from Georgetown and 6.7 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Partly Cloudy near Danbury.

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 3.7 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
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 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 Georgetown and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 9.67 mi (15.56 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2556500, -73.4348400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury Road (-73.434764, 41.255671)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.47
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.74 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $6.00 $2.64 $5.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Danbury. The current time is 10:23:32.

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.