How far is Riverside, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Riverside, CT to Danbury, CT is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Danbury.
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Start on Owenoke Way
1429 ft · 1 min · Owenoke Way
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Turn straight onto Wesskum Wood Road
1121 ft · 54 sec · Wesskum Wood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sound Beach Avenue
975 ft · 28 sec · Sound Beach Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Laddins Rock Road
29 m · 4 sec · Laddins Rock Road
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Turn right onto Harding Road
1302 ft · 54 sec · Harding Road
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Turn left onto Brown House Road
1615 ft · 1 min · Brown House Road
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Turn slight right onto Selleck Street
866 ft · 34 sec · Selleck Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
983 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Baxter Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Baxter Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New Haven
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Grist Mill Road
857 ft · 17 sec · Grist Mill Road
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
3008 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Turn slight left onto Westport Road
135 m · 11 sec · Westport Road
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Merge slight left onto Danbury Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Sugar Hollow Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Avenue
1794 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Division Street
612 ft · 18 sec · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1676 ft · 36 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Terrace Place
782 ft · 37 sec · Terrace Place
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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 Riverside 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Riverside and Mostly Cloudy near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Danbury?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 16.5 miles from Riverside and 32.2 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Riverside and Mostly Cloudy near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 25.77 mi (41.48 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0337100, -73.5781800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.19 | $7.21 | $14.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
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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