How far is Winsted, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Winsted, CT to Danbury, CT is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Winsted and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winsted and Danbury.
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Start on Park Place
31 m · 12 sec · Park Place
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2366 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, CT 202: Downtown Torrington
1473 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Columbus Street
737 ft · 17 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
2638 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
101 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Litchfield Street
1489 ft · 24 sec · Litchfield Street
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Turn slight left onto New Litchfield Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · New Litchfield Street
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Continue on Torrington Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on East Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 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 · 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 Winsted 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winsted 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 Winsted to Danbury?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 24.6 miles from Winsted and 31.6 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winsted and Mostly 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 Winsted and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 41.67 mi (67.06 km).
#1 Winsted
City in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,712 |
| Coordinates | 41.9212100, -73.0601100 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
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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