How far is Clinton, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Clinton, CT to Danbury, CT is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Danbury.
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Start on West Main Street
34 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Hull Street
147 m · 12 sec · Hull Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on High Street
3146 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Killingworth Turnpike
612 ft · 22 sec · Killingworth Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
1059 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Frontage Road
2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
84 m · 5 sec · State Street
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Continue on Union Avenue
778 ft · 19 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2591 ft · 50 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Cellini Place
107 m · 18 sec · Cellini Place
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Turn right onto Forest Road
1 mi · 2 min · Forest Road
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Turn left onto Derby Avenue
1354 ft · 23 sec · Derby Avenue
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Continue on Derby Turnpike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Derby Turnpike
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Avenue
1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Drive
7.9 mi · 16 min · Roosevelt Drive
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Continue on Berkshire Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Berkshire Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 13 min
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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 Clinton 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 00h 22m
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 near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Danbury?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Clinton and 30.6 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Danbury is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 48.73 mi (78.42 km).
#1 Clinton
Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,881 |
| Coordinates | 41.2787100, -72.5275900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.28 | $16.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.59 | $25.19 |
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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