How far is East Granby, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from East Granby, CT to Danbury, CT is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Granby and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Granby and Danbury.
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Start on the route
14 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
718 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Rainbow Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rainbow Road
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Take the ramp straight
110 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
1848 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bradley International Airport Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford
1616 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
1240 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
44.1 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
545 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Library Place
71 m · 10 sec · Library Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Library Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Granby and Danbury.
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 West
Keep slight left
44.1 mi · 00h 53m
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 East Granby and Rain Showers near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Granby to Danbury?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from East Granby and 36.8 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Granby and Rain Showers near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Granby and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 53.21 mi (85.64 km).
#1 East Granby
Human settlement in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 5,120 |
| Coordinates | 41.9412100, -72.7273200 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
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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