Origin
Danbury, CT
Morning in Danbury on Wednesday
Local time
8:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Danielson, CT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
105.5 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
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6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, CT
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Danielson, CT
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Trip Overview
This 105.5-mile journey from Danbury, CT, to Danielson, CT, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more intimate, community-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $17, making it an economical choice. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, specifically Connecticut, so you'll remain within familiar territory throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.8 miles from Danbury, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 105.5-mile trip. With 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate sections. The route primarily utilizes Main Street, White Street, and Newtown Road, indicating a progression through towns and local areas rather than open highways. The absence of a designated longest stretch suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed, requiring your consistent attention to navigation and local traffic patterns. This drive will feel like a continuous exploration of Connecticut's local byways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Danbury, CT to Danielson, CT is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Danbury, CT to Danielson, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| White Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newtown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 691 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 91 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 3 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 2 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Danielson, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
233 ft
·
12 sec
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Library Place
2
Turn left onto Main Street
436 ft
·
20 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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White Street
4
Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Newtown Road
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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I 84 East: Waterbury
6
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
37 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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I 691 East: Meriden
8
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
9 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
433 ft
·
15 sec
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I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
10
Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
0.4 mi
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55 sec
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I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
11
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
13
Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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CT 3 North: Glastonbury
14
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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CT 2 East: Norwich
16
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
17
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
11 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
0.2 mi
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36 sec
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CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
19
Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
177 ft
·
12 sec
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CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
20
Turn left onto East Hampton Road
518 ft
·
7 sec
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East Hampton Road
21
Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
22
Continue on West Main Street
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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West Main Street
23
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
24
Continue on Middletown Road
13 mi
·
16 min
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Middletown Road
25
Continue on Willimantic Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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Willimantic Road
26
Continue on Hampton Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Hampton Road
27
Continue on Hartford Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Hartford Turnpike
28
Continue on Providence Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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Providence Turnpike
29
Continue on Hartford Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
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Hartford Road
30
Continue on Providence Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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Providence Road
31
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Water Street
32
Turn right
52 ft
·
4 sec
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 14-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day and avoid any potential local traffic congestion. Since there are no designated stops or longest stretches, you can be flexible with when and where you choose to pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $17 estimated cost is based on continuous travel; any extended stops or detours could alter this. The turn-heavy nature of this local route means paying close attention to GPS or signage at each intersection. A good tip is to download offline maps, as cell service can sometimes be spotty on local roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.8 miles from Danbury, CT, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danielson, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Danbury, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Danbury, CT
This is one driving day of about 105.5 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Danbury, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.8 mi from Danbury, CT · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Danbury, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Danielson, CT
The final approach into Danielson, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Danielson, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.98 one way
$33.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $18.69 | $37.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $20.20 | $40.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Danielson, CT
Morning in Danielson on Wednesday
Local time
8:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
43°F
Brookhaven, NY
53 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
2h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Danbury, CT to Danielson, CT covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, White Street, Newtown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.8 miles from Danbury, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Danbury, CT to Danielson, CT is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Danbury, CT to Danielson, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Danbury, CT to Danielson, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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