How far is Danbury, CT from Hartland, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Hartland, CT is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.74 mi
01h 20m
Flight
48.22 mi
77.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.22 mi
Kilometers
77.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.74 mi
Kilometers
91.32 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartland
Thu, May 14, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Thu, May 14, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-05-13T23:10
Arrive Hartland
Thu, May 14, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Bantam
CT

Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Danbury
28.3 mi
00h 40m
To Hartland
28.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
Hartland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Winsted as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 12 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Street

    1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Torrington Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on New Litchfield Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · New Litchfield Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Litchfield Street

    1443 ft · 27 sec · Litchfield Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    114 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3133 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Christopher Road

    101 m · 9 sec · Christopher Road

  21. 21

    Continue on CT 8 North

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

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

    1752 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Park Place

    939 ft · 27 sec · Park Place

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Riverton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Riverton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    645 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1681 ft · 42 sec · East River Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Riverton Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Riverton Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Center Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 7 North
12.1 mi · 21%
CT 8 North
8.42 mi · 15%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 10%
Riverton Road
5.37 mi · 9%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 6%
Litchfield Turnpike
3.38 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 7 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

12.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bantam
00h 40m from Danbury
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Danbury and Rain Showers Likely near Hartland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 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?

Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Danbury and 28.4 miles from Hartland.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Danbury and Rain Showers Likely near Hartland.

Stop Ideas Near Bantam

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bantam and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Berlin

40 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

42 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

45 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

46 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Hartland. Straight-line distance: 48.22 mi (77.61 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Hartland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,113
Coordinates41.9962100, -72.9795500
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Hartland (-72.97955, 41.99621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.78
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.89 $15.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.91 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.43
Diesel $6.00 $11.99 $23.99

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Hartland. The current time is 23:10:35.

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.