How far is Eastford, CT from Danielson, CT?

The driving distance from Eastford, CT to Danielson, CT is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.81 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.12 mi
19.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.12 mi
Kilometers
19.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.81 mi
Kilometers
28.67 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danielson
Sat, May 2, 10:45 AM EDT
Return by in Eastford
Sat, May 2, 11:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastford
2026-05-02T10:19
Arrive Danielson
Sat, May 2, 10:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eastford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pomfret
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Eastford
8.3 mi
00h 12m
To Danielson
9.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Eastford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
Danielson Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eastford and Danielson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastford and Danielson.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Colony Road

    12 m · 10 sec · Old Colony Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eastford Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastford Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pomfret Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pomfret Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mashamoquet Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Mashamoquet Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Killingly Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Killingly Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hartford Pike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hartford Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward South Killingly, Danielson

    1362 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Westcott Road

    1668 ft · 38 sec · Westcott Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2904 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Water Street

    92 m · 15 sec · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastford and Danielson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Pike
4.43 mi · 25%
Mashamoquet Road
4.2 mi · 24%
Killingly Road
2.57 mi · 14%
Pomfret Road
2.5 mi · 14%
Eastford Road
1.79 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mashamoquet Road

Continue on Mashamoquet Road

4.2 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pomfret
00h 12m from Eastford
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eastford and Mostly Sunny near Danielson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eastford to Danielson?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pomfret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Eastford and 9.5 miles from Danielson.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eastford and Mostly Sunny near Danielson.

Stop Ideas Near Pomfret

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Providence station

46 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

49 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

55 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastford and Danielson. Straight-line distance: 12.12 mi (19.5 km).

Eastford

#1 Eastford

Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,800
Coordinates41.9020400, -72.0798000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Danielson

#2 Danielson

Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,006
Coordinates41.8026000, -71.8859100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Colony Road (-72.079838, 41.901962)
End: (-71.885821, 41.802516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.97
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.49 $4.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.81 $5.62
Premium $4.86 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $6.00 $3.78 $7.56

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastford and Danielson. The current time is 10:19:42.

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.