How far is Danbury, CT from Cromwell, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Cromwell, CT is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
52.53 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.08 mi
70.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.08 mi
Kilometers
70.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.53 mi
Kilometers
84.54 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cromwell
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Cromwell
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Waterbury
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Danbury
26.2 mi
00h 34m
To Cromwell
26.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: Cromwell, Berlin

    1357 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Berlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    96 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Wall Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
31.6 mi · 60%
I 691 East
8.66 mi · 16%
I 91 North
5.79 mi · 11%
West Street
2.19 mi · 4%
Newtown Road
1.56 mi · 3%
White Street
1.29 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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 34m from Danbury
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Danbury and Partly Sunny near Cromwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Danbury and 26.3 miles from Cromwell.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Danbury and Partly Sunny near Cromwell.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waterbury, 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 Waterbury.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Cromwell. Straight-line distance: 44.08 mi (70.94 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Cromwell

#2 Cromwell

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population13,772
Coordinates41.5951000, -72.6453700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Cromwell (-72.64537, 41.5951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Cromwell. The current time is 10:50:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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