How far is North Haven, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from North Haven, CT to Danbury, CT is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
40.94 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.81 mi
49.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.81 mi
Kilometers
49.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.94 mi
Kilometers
65.89 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in North Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Haven
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Haven
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
Middlebury
CT

Town in Connecticut

From North Haven
23.7 mi
00h 29m
To Danbury
17.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Haven and Danbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    8 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clintonville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Clintonville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bishop Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · Bishop Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridge Road

    1671 ft · 36 sec · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Davis Road

    1107 ft · 22 sec · Davis Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ives Street

    1139 ft · 25 sec · Ives Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Whitney Avenue

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Whitney Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1555 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

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

    545 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Haven and Danbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
32.6 mi · 80%
Whitney Avenue
3.71 mi · 9%
South Main Street
3.13 mi · 8%
Waterbury Road
2.66 mi · 6%
West Main Street
1.4 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

32.2 mi · 00h 39m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury
00h 29m from North Haven
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Haven to Danbury?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from North Haven and 17.1 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Danbury is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Middlebury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlebury, 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 Middlebury.

RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

32 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Haven and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 30.81 mi (49.59 km).

North Haven

#1 North Haven

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population23,556
Coordinates41.3909300, -72.8595400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-72.859585, 41.390944)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.86 $7.04 $14.09
Diesel $6.00 $8.70 $17.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Haven and Danbury. The current time is 02:18:30.

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.