How far is Danbury, CT from Jewett City, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Jewett City, CT is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Jewett City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Jewett City.
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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
31.3 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden
2821 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
132 m · 15 sec
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Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
1998 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
1622 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2125 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence
1070 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 12: Griswold, Jewett City
1242 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
1 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
2278 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ashland Street
25 m · 4 sec · Ashland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Jewett City.
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
31.3 mi · 00h 37m
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 Patchy Fog then Rain Showers near Jewett City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Jewett City?
The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 50.6 miles from Danbury and 50.7 miles from Jewett City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Danbury and Patchy Fog then Rain Showers near Jewett City.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Jewett City. Straight-line distance: 77.62 mi (124.92 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 Jewett City
City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 3,396 |
| Coordinates | 41.6067700, -71.9809100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jewett City (-71.98091, 41.60677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
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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