How far is Lisbon, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Lisbon, CT to Danbury, CT is about 101.9 miles (164 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.91 mi
01h 45m
Flight
76.02 mi
122.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.02 mi
Kilometers
122.34 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.91 mi
Kilometers
164.01 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Lisbon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon
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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Lisbon
50.1 mi
00h 52m
To Danbury
51.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon and Danbury.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    103 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    87 m · 27 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newent Road

    914 ft · 23 sec · Newent Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Burnham Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Burnham Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hartford, Colchester

    1118 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    1412 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

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

    545 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
35.6 mi · 35%
CT 2 West
31.2 mi · 31%
I 91 South
13.5 mi · 13%
I 691 West
7.95 mi · 8%
South Burnham Highway
6.16 mi · 6%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 3%
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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 52m from Lisbon
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lisbon and Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lisbon to Danbury?

The road trip is about 101.9 miles (164 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Lisbon and 51.8 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lisbon and Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 76.02 mi (122.34 km).

Lisbon

#1 Lisbon

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population4,238
Coordinates41.6039900, -72.0117400
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.014189, 41.604453)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.61 L · about $14.20
Round trip
$28.40
7.2 gal · 27.22 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.20 $28.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.05 $32.09
Premium $4.86 $17.49 $34.98
Diesel $6.00 $21.59 $43.18

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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There is no time difference between Lisbon and Danbury. The current time is 07:36:39.

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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.