How far is Gales Ferry, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Gales Ferry, CT to Danbury, CT is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gales Ferry and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gales Ferry and Danbury.
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Start on the route
64 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
8 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
87 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Route 12
4.6 mi · 8 min · Route 12
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Take the exit right
1337 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1048 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight right
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
1229 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto CT 66 West: Middletown
46 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Washington Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Meriden Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 42 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
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Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gales Ferry and Partly Cloudy near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gales Ferry to Danbury?
The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Gales Ferry and 56.8 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gales Ferry and Partly Cloudy near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Middlefield
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 Middlefield.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gales Ferry and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 71.13 mi (114.48 km).
#1 Gales Ferry
Gales Ferry is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4298200, -72.0820200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.64 | $29.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.54 | $33.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.02 | $36.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
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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