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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Weaver Street
1110 ft · 40 sec · Weaver Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenville Road
912 ft · 20 sec · Glenville Road
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Continue on Glenville Street
553 ft · 16 sec · Glenville Street
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Continue on Glenville Street
2669 ft · 58 sec · Glenville Street
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Turn right onto King Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · King Street
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Turn left onto Gateway Lane
102 m · 12 sec · Gateway Lane
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Turn left onto Lake Street
2030 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Airport Road
56 m · 5 sec · Airport Road
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Take the ramp right
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
2445 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 202 West: Lake Avenue
1757 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on West Street
947 ft · 25 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Beaver Street
111 m · 12 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1420 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto New Street
35 m · 5 sec · New Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
789 ft · 18 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
127 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Library Place
71 m · 10 sec · Library Place
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City 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 Glenville and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 km).
#1 Glenville
Glenville is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0353800, -73.6598500 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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