How far is Danbury, CT from Baltic, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Baltic, CT is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
97.02 mi
02h 02m
Flight
72.51 mi
116.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.51 mi
Kilometers
116.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.02 mi
Kilometers
156.14 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltic
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Thu, Oct 15, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-10-15T13:48
Arrive Baltic
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Danbury
48.4 mi
01h 01m
To Baltic
48.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 12 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    133 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto White Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Newtown Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden

    2821 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    132 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    1998 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 32 North: Yantic, Willimantic

    936 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 32 North: Yantic, Willimantic

    90 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    1978 ft · 30 sec · West Town Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Franklin Turnpike

    1160 ft · 15 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 32

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 32

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Baltic Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Baltic Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltic Road

    906 ft · 18 sec · Baltic Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Pond Road

    1448 ft · 29 sec · Pond Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Willimantic Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    3009 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    46 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Baltic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
31.6 mi · 33%
CT 2 East
31.3 mi · 32%
I 91 North
13.5 mi · 14%
I 691 East
8.66 mi · 9%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 2%
Baltic Road
2.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

31.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
01h 01m from Danbury
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Danbury and Sunny near Baltic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Danbury and 48.6 miles from Baltic.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Danbury and Sunny near Baltic.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berlin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Baltic. Straight-line distance: 72.51 mi (116.69 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Baltic

Situated within New London County in eastern Connecticut, this census-designated place serves as the primary village for the surrounding town of Sprague.

Population0
Coordinates41.6170400, -72.0845200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Baltic (-72.08452, 41.61704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $15.04
Round trip
$30.08
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $15.04 $30.08
Mid-grade $5.02 $17.16 $34.33
Premium $5.45 $18.62 $37.24
Diesel $6.45 $22.07 $44.14

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Baltic. The current time is 13:48:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.