How far is Woodbridge, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, CT to Danbury, CT is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.06 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.28 mi
37.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.28 mi
Kilometers
37.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.06 mi
Kilometers
53.2 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
Fri, Apr 17, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Fri, Apr 17, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-04-17T02:04
Arrive Danbury
Fri, Apr 17, 2:53 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 Woodbridge
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
Southbury
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Woodbridge
16.5 mi
00h 24m
To Danbury
16.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Danbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beecher Road

    31 m · 8 sec · Beecher Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Center Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Racebrook Road

    1720 ft · 42 sec · Racebrook Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Rimmon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rimmon Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    120 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    820 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oxford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Southford Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street North

    575 ft · 17 sec · Main Street North

  12. 12

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel

    545 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oxford Road
6.07 mi · 18%
Southford Road
2.96 mi · 9%
Rimmon Road
2.18 mi · 7%
Maple Street
1.98 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Center Road
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

16.6 mi · 00h 21m

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
+9.8 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southbury
00h 24m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodbridge and Chance Rain Showers near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Danbury?

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 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?

Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Woodbridge and 16.5 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodbridge and Chance Rain Showers near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near Southbury

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 Southbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 14.5 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
Waterbury City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Waterbury City Hall

Waterbury , CT
235 Grand St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Rating 4.3/5 53 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southbury.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

34 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 23.28 mi (37.47 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Town in Connecticut

Population8,704
Coordinates41.3526000, -73.0084400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Beecher Road (-73.008475, 41.352599)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.86 $5.68 $11.37
Diesel $6.00 $7.02 $14.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Danbury. The current time is 02:04:14.

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.