How far is North Branford, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from North Branford, CT to Danbury, CT is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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 New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Branford and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Branford and Danbury.
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Start on the route
31 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foxon Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road
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Continue on Foxon Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Avenue
149 m · 8 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Continue on Middletown Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
123 m · 14 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto State Street
110 m · 9 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Warren Place
18 m · 3 sec · Warren Place
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 91 South
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3155 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street
2033 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Trumbull Street
897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street
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Turn left onto Temple Street
925 ft · 20 sec · Temple Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
1457 ft · 29 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Tower Parkway
1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Turn left onto Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road
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Continue on New Haven Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Derby Street
1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street
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Continue on Bank Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Bank Street
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Continue on Oxford Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road
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Continue on Southford Road
3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road
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Continue on Main Street North
575 ft · 17 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
545 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 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 North Branford 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.
Longest stretch
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16.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving North Branford and Rain Showers near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Branford to Danbury?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from North Branford and 23 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Branford and Rain Showers near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Branford and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 35.92 mi (57.8 km).
#1 North Branford
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 14,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.3276000, -72.7673200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
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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