How far is Danbury, CT from Scotland, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Scotland, CT is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Scotland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Scotland.
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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
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
1259 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Hampton Road
158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road
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Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on West Main Street
3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Middletown Road
8.1 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: University of Connecticut, Storrs
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Frontage Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Storrs Road
787 ft · 13 sec · Storrs Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
2559 ft · 46 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Ash Street
2678 ft · 2 min · Ash Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
30 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1137 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bricktop Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bricktop Road
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Continue on Brick Top Road
977 ft · 28 sec · Brick Top Road
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Continue on Bricktop Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bricktop Road
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Continue on North Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Scotland Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Huntington Road
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Turn sharp right onto Center Street
7 m · 1 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Scotland.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Danbury and Showers And Thunderstorms near Scotland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Scotland?
The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 47 miles from Danbury and 47.1 miles from Scotland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Danbury and Showers And Thunderstorms near Scotland.
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 Scotland. Straight-line distance: 74.01 mi (119.11 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 Scotland
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 1,664 |
| Coordinates | 41.6984300, -72.0814600 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotland (-72.08146, 41.69843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.80 | $29.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
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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