How far is Eastford, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Eastford, CT to Danbury, CT is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 44m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastford and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastford and Danbury.
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Start on Old Colony Road
12 m · 8 sec · Old Colony Road
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Turn left onto Eastford Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastford Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Ashford Center Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road
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Continue on Pompey Hollow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road
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Continue on Squaw Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Middle Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Middle Turnpike
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Turn right onto Storrs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Storrs Road
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
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Continue on Merrow Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Hartford
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Yankee Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Expressway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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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 · 12 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 Eastford 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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eastford and Rain Showers Likely near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eastford to Danbury?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 47.3 miles from Eastford and 47 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eastford and Rain Showers Likely near Danbury.
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 Eastford and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 79.13 mi (127.35 km).
#1 Eastford
Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,800 |
| Coordinates | 41.9020400, -72.0798000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
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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