How far is Danbury, CT from Southington, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Southington, CT is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.58 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.93 mi
52.99 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Danbury.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.93 mi
Kilometers
52.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.58 mi
Kilometers
62.09 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southington
Fri, May 1, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Fri, May 1, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-05-01T03:45
Arrive Southington
Fri, May 1, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Southbury
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Danbury
19.3 mi
00h 24m
To Southington
19.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Southington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Friday
Using Meriden as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.5 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Marion Avenue

    1534 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Atwater Street

    135 m · 12 sec · Atwater Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Marion Avenue

    129 m · 11 sec · Marion Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Meriden Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
33.8 mi · 88%
West Main Street
1.65 mi · 4%
Newtown Road
1.56 mi · 4%
White Street
1.29 mi · 3%
Atwater Street
0.08 mi
Main Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

33.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southbury
00h 24m from Danbury
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Danbury and Sunny near Southington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Danbury and 19.3 miles from Southington.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Danbury and Sunny near Southington.

Stop Ideas Near Southbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

34 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Southington. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (52.99 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Southington

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population43,829
Coordinates41.5964900, -72.8776000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Southington (-72.8776, 41.59649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.06 $12.12
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.21
Diesel $6.00 $8.16 $16.31

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Southington. The current time is 03:45:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.