How far is Glenville, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Glenville, CT to Danbury, CT is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
36.92 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.04 mi
43.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.04 mi
Kilometers
43.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.92 mi
Kilometers
59.42 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Glenville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenville
2026-04-15T10:28
Arrive Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenville
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
Ridgefield
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Glenville
19.1 mi
00h 23m
To Danbury
17.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Glenville and Danbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Weaver Street

    1110 ft · 40 sec · Weaver Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenville Road

    912 ft · 20 sec · Glenville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Glenville Street

    553 ft · 16 sec · Glenville Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Glenville Street

    2669 ft · 58 sec · Glenville Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto King Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · King Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gateway Lane

    102 m · 12 sec · Gateway Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    2030 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Airport Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2445 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 202 West: Lake Avenue

    1757 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West Street

    947 ft · 25 sec · West Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Beaver Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1420 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto New Street

    35 m · 5 sec · New Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    789 ft · 18 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    127 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenville 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Road
23.5 mi · 64%
I 84 East
7.07 mi · 19%
King Street
4.45 mi · 12%
Lake Avenue
0.66 mi · 2%
Glenville Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Lake Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Airport Road

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 23m from Glenville
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Glenville 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 Glenville to Danbury?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Glenville and 17.8 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Glenville 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 13.3 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
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

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 Glenville and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 km).

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#1 Glenville

Glenville is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0353800, -73.6598500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Weaver Street (-73.659997, 41.035313)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.86 $6.32 $12.63
Diesel $6.00 $7.80 $15.59

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 Glenville and Danbury. The current time is 10:28:38.

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.