How far is Southport, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Southport, CT to Danbury, CT is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
Driving Distance
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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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southport and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport and Danbury.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Pequot Avenue
1549 ft · 43 sec · Pequot Avenue
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Turn right onto Post Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Post Road
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Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mill Plain Road
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Turn right onto Brookside Drive
3051 ft · 1 min · Brookside Drive
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Turn straight onto Samp Mortar Drive
2428 ft · 54 sec · Samp Mortar Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Rock Turnpike
13.8 mi · 24 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Continue on Putnam Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Putnam Park Road
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
1252 ft · 25 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenwood Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Grassy Plain Street
646 ft · 26 sec · Grassy Plain Street
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Turn left onto Fleetwood Avenue
1932 ft · 53 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Fleetwood Avenue
45 m · 4 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Continue on Mansfield Street
135 m · 12 sec · Mansfield Street
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Continue on Coal Pit Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Coal Pit Hill Road
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Continue on South Street
1256 ft · 48 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Street
562 ft · 11 sec · West Street
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Turn right 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 Southport 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.
Black Rock Turnpike
At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Rock Turnpike
13.8 mi · 00h 24m
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 Sunny leaving Southport and Mostly Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southport to Danbury?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Southport and 10.7 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southport and Mostly Sunny near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Easton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 19.93 mi (32.07 km).
#1 Southport
Southport is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1364900, -73.2834500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
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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