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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.24 mi
02h 04m
Flight
77.62 mi
124.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.62 mi
Kilometers
124.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.24 mi
Kilometers
162.93 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jewett City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-19T05:24
Arrive Jewett City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Danbury
50.6 mi
01h 02m
To Jewett City
50.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph N
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

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.

  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

    13 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence

    1070 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 12: Griswold, Jewett City

    1242 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · River Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2278 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ashland Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Ashland Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
32.8 mi · 32%
I 84 East
31.6 mi · 31%
I 91 North
13.5 mi · 13%
I 691 East
8.66 mi · 9%
I 395 North
7.67 mi · 8%
CT 3 North
2.37 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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
01h 02m from Danbury
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Jewett City. Straight-line distance: 77.62 mi (124.92 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Jewett City

#2 Jewett City

City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America

Population3,396
Coordinates41.6067700, -71.9809100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Jewett City (-71.98091, 41.60677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.17
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Jewett City. The current time is 05:24:35.

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.