How far is Danbury, CT from Tariffville, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Tariffville, CT is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.43 mi
01h 31m
Flight
50.44 mi
81.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.44 mi
Kilometers
81.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.43 mi
Kilometers
100.47 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tariffville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Tariffville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Prospect
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Danbury
31.2 mi
00h 45m
To Tariffville
31.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph N
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street

    1617 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Queen Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Nod Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Nod Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hartford Road

    1289 ft · 29 sec · Hartford Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Weatogue Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Weatogue Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Terrys Plain Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Terrys Plain Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Quarry Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Quarry Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tariffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Tariffville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2510 ft · 2 min · Elm Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartford Avenue

    84 m · 11 sec · Hartford Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tunxis Road

    134 m · 15 sec · Tunxis Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tunxis Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
37.8 mi · 61%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 9%
Nod Road
3.08 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.77 mi · 4%
East Street
1.74 mi · 3%
East Weatogue Street
1.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

37.6 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
00h 45m from Danbury
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Danbury and Rain Showers Likely near Tariffville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Danbury and 31.3 miles from Tariffville.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Danbury and Rain Showers Likely near Tariffville.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

14 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

15 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Tariffville. Straight-line distance: 50.44 mi (81.17 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tariffville

Census designated place

Population1,324
Coordinates41.9087100, -72.7601000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Tariffville (-72.7601, 41.90871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.36
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.68 $17.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.86 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $6.00 $13.19 $26.39

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Tariffville. The current time is 04:58:46.

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