How far is Danbury, CT from Mayodan, NC?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Mayodan, NC is about 599.4 miles (964.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 490.8 miles (789.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Mayodan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Mayodan.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 14 sec · Library Place
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Turn right onto Main Street
815 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling
694 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 South: White Plains
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
3110 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
17.9 mi · 25 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany, New York City
580 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 West, I 87: Albany, Tappan Zee Bridge, New York City
1966 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, I 287 West: Albany, Tappan Zee Bridge
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
1415 ft · 17 sec · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown
45.6 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
1987 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
30.5 mi · 35 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg
53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
259.1 mi · 4 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left
47.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
62.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Business North, US 220 South: Martinsville, Greensboro
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business North, US 220 South: Martinsville, Greensboro
85 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Road
13.3 mi · 15 min · Greensboro Road
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Take the exit slight right
1632 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
33 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Mayodan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
259 mi · 04h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Areas Of Frost leaving Danbury and Mostly Cloudy near Mayodan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Mayodan?
The road trip is about 599.4 miles (964.6 km) and usually takes 11h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maugansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 298.3 miles from Danbury and 301 miles from Mayodan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 490.8 miles (789.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $89.95 one way or $179.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Danbury and Mostly Cloudy near Mayodan.
Stop Ideas Near Maugansville
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 Maugansville.
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Hancock, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Mayodan. Straight-line distance: 490.78 mi (789.84 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 Mayodan
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.4123600, -79.9669900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayodan (-79.96699, 36.41236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 965 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.25 | $89.95 | $179.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $103.97 | $207.95 |
| Premium | $5.33 | $112.62 | $225.25 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $135.78 | $271.57 |
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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