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Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway
Scenic winding road through the Hudson Valley that has been a favorite Sunday driving destination for NYC car enthusiasts since the 1920s.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Danbury
Connecticut, United States · North America
About Danbury
Danbury sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bethel, 46km from Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway.
Danbury is in Connecticut, United States, with about 85,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bethel, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Danbury?
Within an hour or so of Danbury: Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway (46 km), Lime Rock Park (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Danbury?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97) and Mohawk Trail (Route 2).
Where is Danbury?
Danbury is in Connecticut, United States, about 4 km from Bethel.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 84,657
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Connecticut
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 41.3948, -73.4540
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Danbury
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Lime Rock Park
A compact natural terrain circuit in the scenic hills of northwest Connecticut, beloved for its intimate atmosphere and no-Sunday-racing tradition.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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