How far is Greenwich, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.06 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.02 mi
43.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.02 mi
Kilometers
43.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.06 mi
Kilometers
62.86 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Tue, Apr 21, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-21T06:10
Arrive Danbury
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwich
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 Greenwich
20.2 mi
00h 25m
To Danbury
18.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    16 m · 5 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Field Point Road

    533 ft · 24 sec · Field Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Dearfield Drive

    1919 ft · 42 sec · Dearfield Drive

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Glenville Road

    70 m · 5 sec · Glenville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Glenville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Glenville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Glenville Street

    553 ft · 16 sec · Glenville Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Glenville Street

    2669 ft · 58 sec · Glenville Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto King Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · King Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gateway Lane

    102 m · 12 sec · Gateway Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    2030 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2445 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

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

    1757 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Street

    947 ft · 25 sec · West Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Beaver Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Beaver Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1420 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto New Street

    35 m · 5 sec · New Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    789 ft · 18 sec · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    127 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwich 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Road
23.5 mi · 60%
I 84 East
7.07 mi · 18%
King Street
4.45 mi · 11%
Glenville Road
2.04 mi · 5%
Lake Avenue
0.66 mi · 2%
Glenville Street
0.61 mi · 2%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 25m from Greenwich
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwich and Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 20.2 miles from Greenwich and 18.9 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 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwich and Sunny 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 13.5 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
City of Peekskill
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Peekskill

Peekskill , NY
840 Main St, Peekskill, NY 10566
Rating 3.8/5 18 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 Greenwich and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 27.02 mi (43.48 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwich and Danbury. The current time is 06:10:11.

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.