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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.72 mi
01h 11m
Flight
35.92 mi
57.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.92 mi
Kilometers
57.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.72 mi
Kilometers
75.19 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in North Branford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Branford
2026-04-19T05:15
Arrive Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Branford
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
Oxford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From North Branford
23.7 mi
00h 35m
To Danbury
23 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

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

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Foxon Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    149 m · 8 sec · Middletown Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    123 m · 14 sec · Ferry Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Street

    110 m · 9 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Warren Place

    18 m · 3 sec · Warren Place

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 91 South

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3155 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Trumbull Street

    2033 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Trumbull Street

    897 ft · 25 sec · Trumbull Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    925 ft · 20 sec · Temple Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Tower Parkway

    1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Amity Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Seymour Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road

  19. 19

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Derby Street

    1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bank Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bank Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Oxford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Southford Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street North

    575 ft · 17 sec · Main Street North

  25. 25

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel

    545 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oxford Road
6.09 mi · 13%
Foxon Road
5.53 mi · 12%
Amity Road
3.4 mi · 7%
Southford Road
2.96 mi · 6%
Whalley Avenue
2.82 mi · 6%
Seymour Road
2.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

16.6 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 35m from North Branford
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oxford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

29 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Branford and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 35.92 mi (57.8 km).

North Branford

#1 North Branford

City in Connecticut, United States of America

Population14,066
Coordinates41.3276000, -72.7673200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.767433, 41.327497)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.24 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.02
3.3 gal · 12.48 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Branford and Danbury. The current time is 05:15:40.

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.