How far is Roxbury, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Roxbury, CT to Danbury, CT is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
30.73 mi
00h 49m
Flight
21.82 mi
35.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.82 mi
Kilometers
35.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.73 mi
Kilometers
49.46 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Roxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roxbury
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roxbury
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 Roxbury
14.6 mi
00h 24m
To Danbury
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Roxbury and Danbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roxbury and Danbury.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roxbury Road

    63 m · 6 sec · Roxbury Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stillwater Road

    33 m · 3 sec · Stillwater Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stillwater Road

    59 m · 11 sec · Stillwater Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Long Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 15 North: New Haven

    1147 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Merritt Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Avenue North

    751 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Westport Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Westport Road

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Danbury Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Danbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sugar Hollow Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Sugar Hollow Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Avenue

    1794 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  18. 18

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

    612 ft · 18 sec · Division Street

  19. 19

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

    1676 ft · 36 sec · West Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Terrace Place

    782 ft · 37 sec · Terrace Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roxbury 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Danbury Road
8.38 mi · 27%
Merritt Parkway
7.94 mi · 26%
Ethan Allen Highway
4.53 mi · 15%
Sugar Hollow Road
3.07 mi · 10%
Park Avenue
1.53 mi · 5%
Main Avenue
1.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

7.94 mi · 00h 10m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 24m from Roxbury
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roxbury 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 Roxbury to Danbury?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 14.6 miles from Roxbury and 16.2 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roxbury and Rain Showers 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 12 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 6.9 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 12.6 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 2.8 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 Roxbury and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.12 km).

Roxbury

#1 Roxbury

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,150
Coordinates41.0892600, -73.5604000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.560477, 41.089265)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

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 Roxbury and Danbury. The current time is 05:30:53.

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.