How far is East Brooklyn, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from East Brooklyn, CT to Danbury, CT is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
104.27 mi
02h 01m
Flight
85.1 mi
136.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.1 mi
Kilometers
136.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.27 mi
Kilometers
167.8 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in East Brooklyn
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Brooklyn
2026-04-18T04:16
Arrive Danbury
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Brooklyn
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
Rocky Hill
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From East Brooklyn
53.2 mi
01h 00m
To Danbury
51.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Brooklyn Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Putnam as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Brooklyn and Danbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Ventura Drive

    1004 ft · 50 sec · Ventura Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    81 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Day Street

    75 m · 17 sec · Day Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Providence Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Providence Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hartford Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Providence Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Middletown Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury

    1412 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 42 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel

    545 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
35.6 mi · 34%
I 91 South
13.5 mi · 13%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 11%
I 691 West
7.95 mi · 8%
Boston Post Road
7.46 mi · 7%
Middletown Road
5.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
01h 00m from East Brooklyn
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Brooklyn to Danbury?

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from East Brooklyn and 51.1 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

12 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Brooklyn and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 85.1 mi (136.95 km).

East Brooklyn

#1 East Brooklyn

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,638
Coordinates41.7967700, -71.8972900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Ventura Drive (-71.897264, 41.796768)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.93 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.36 gal · 27.86 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.40 $32.80
Premium $4.86 $17.88 $35.75
Diesel $6.00 $22.07 $44.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Brooklyn and Danbury. The current time is 04:16:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.