How far is Danbury, CT from Sterling, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Sterling, CT is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Sterling.
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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
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 14A: Plainfield, Oneco
1007 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Plainfield Pike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Plainfield Pike
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Road
72 m · 5 sec · Sterling Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sterling Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Sterling.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Sterling?
The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Danbury and 56.9 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.82 one way or $31.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Danbury is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield
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 Wethersfield.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 86.77 mi (139.65 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 Sterling
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,764 |
| Coordinates | 41.7076000, -71.8286800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sterling (-71.82868, 41.7076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
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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