How far is Danbury, CT from Farmington, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Farmington, CT is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
47.7 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.22 mi
63.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.22 mi
Kilometers
63.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.7 mi
Kilometers
76.77 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-15T06:52
Arrive Farmington
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Middlebury
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Danbury
23.9 mi
00h 29m
To Farmington
23.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
Farmington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Wednesday
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street

    1617 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Queen Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
37.8 mi · 79%
Main Street
2.18 mi · 5%
East Street
1.74 mi · 4%
Newtown Road
1.56 mi · 3%
Queen Street
1.43 mi · 3%
Farmington Avenue
1.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

37.6 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury
00h 29m from Danbury
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Danbury and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Danbury and 23.9 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Danbury and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Middlebury

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

32 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 39.22 mi (63.12 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,496
Coordinates41.7198200, -72.8320400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Farmington (-72.83204, 41.71982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.86 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $6.00 $10.07 $20.15

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Farmington. The current time is 06:52:30.

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.