How far is Salisbury, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Salisbury, CT to Danbury, CT is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Danbury.
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Start on Academy Street
799 ft · 31 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sharon Road
1504 ft · 43 sec · Sharon Road
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Turn slight left onto Wells Hill Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Wells Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lime Rock Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Lime Rock Road
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Continue on Lime Rock Road
638 ft · 15 sec · Lime Rock Road
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Turn straight onto Route 7
8.6 mi · 13 min · Route 7
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Continue on Cornwall Bridge Road
653 ft · 11 sec · Cornwall Bridge Road
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Continue on Kent Road
594 ft · 10 sec · Kent Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kent Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kent Road South
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Turn left onto Warren Hill Road
699 ft · 18 sec · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Warren Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Cornwall Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Cornwall Road
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Turn left onto Kent Road
147 m · 10 sec · Kent Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on East Shore Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Milford Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
8.8 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
545 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Library Place
71 m · 12 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 Salisbury 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.
Federal Road
Continue on Federal Road
8.8 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.
Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Danbury?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
New Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Salisbury and 27.5 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near New Preston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Torrington City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Preston.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Poughkeepsie station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 40.71 mi (65.51 km).
#1 Salisbury
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,584 |
| Coordinates | 41.9834300, -73.4212300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.95 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
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 12, 2026
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