How far is Danbury, CT from Blue Hills, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Blue Hills, CT is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Blue Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Blue Hills.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
133 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street
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Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
41.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Prospect Avenue, New Park Avenue
887 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Caya Avenue
569 ft · 17 sec · Caya Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
1406 ft · 31 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Whitney Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Whitney Street
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Continue on Scarborough Street
3217 ft · 1 min · Scarborough Street
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
1586 ft · 30 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto Westbourne Parkway
822 ft · 22 sec · Westbourne Parkway
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Turn left onto Granby Street
1 mi · 2 min · Granby Street
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Turn right onto Tower Avenue
3195 ft · 1 min · Tower Avenue
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Turn left onto Blue Hills Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Blue Hills Avenue
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Turn left onto Britton Drive
569 ft · 28 sec · Britton Drive
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Turn right
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Blue Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
41.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Danbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Blue Hills?
The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Danbury and 29.8 miles from Blue Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:50 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 you leave, expect Rain Showers around Danbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Blue Hills. Straight-line distance: 48.6 mi (78.21 km).
#1 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Hills
Census designated place in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 2,901 |
| Coordinates | 41.8128800, -72.6975900 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Hills (-72.69759, 41.81288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 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 51m |
| 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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