How far is Old Greenwich, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Old Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
49.48 mi
01h 00m
Flight
26.34 mi
42.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.34 mi
Kilometers
42.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.48 mi
Kilometers
79.63 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Sat, May 30, 1:49 PM EDT
Return by in Old Greenwich
Sat, May 30, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Greenwich
2026-05-30T12:48
Arrive Danbury
Sat, May 30, 1:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old 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
Wilton
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Old Greenwich
16.8 mi
00h 30m
To Danbury
32.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sound Beach Avenue

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Sound Beach Avenue

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Laddins Rock Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Laddins Rock Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Harding Road

    1302 ft · 54 sec · Harding Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brown House Road

    1615 ft · 1 min · Brown House Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Selleck Street

    866 ft · 34 sec · Selleck Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    983 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Baxter Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Baxter Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grist Mill Road

    857 ft · 17 sec · Grist Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Westport Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Westport Road

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Danbury Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Danbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sugar Hollow Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Sugar Hollow Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Avenue

    1794 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Division Street

    612 ft · 18 sec · Division Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    1676 ft · 36 sec · West Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Terrace Place

    782 ft · 37 sec · Terrace Place

  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 Old 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
8.48 mi · 17%
Danbury Road
8.38 mi · 17%
Ethan Allen Highway
4.53 mi · 9%
US 7
4.03 mi · 8%
Sugar Hollow Road
3.07 mi · 6%
Park Avenue
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

8.27 mi · 00h 11m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 30m from Old Greenwich
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Old Greenwich 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 Old Greenwich to Danbury?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Old Greenwich and 32.7 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Old Greenwich and Partly Cloudy near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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 Wilton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 14 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
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

19 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

21 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

37 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

43 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Greenwich and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 km).

Old Greenwich

#1 Old Greenwich

Census designated place

Population6,611
Coordinates41.0228700, -73.5648500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Sound Beach Avenue (-73.564901, 41.022846)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.81
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.90 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.80 $15.60
Premium $4.86 $8.50 $17.00
Diesel $6.00 $10.49 $20.99

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Greenwich and Danbury. The current time is 12:48:32.

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.