How far is Danbury, CT from Storrs, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Storrs, CT is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Storrs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Storrs.
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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
41.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
14.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
1450 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Merrow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
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Continue on Storrs Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Storrs Road
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Turn right onto Mansfield Road
1859 ft · 1 min · Mansfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mansfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Storrs.
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
41.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Storrs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Storrs?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Danbury and 41.8 miles from Storrs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Storrs.
Stop Ideas Near Plainville
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 Plainville.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Storrs. Straight-line distance: 68.48 mi (110.21 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 Storrs
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 15,344 |
| Coordinates | 41.8084300, -72.2495200 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Storrs (-72.24952, 41.80843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
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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