How far is Mayodan, NC from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Mayodan, NC to Danbury, CT is about 596.6 miles (960.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 490.8 miles (789.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mayodan and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayodan and Danbury.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
33 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1137 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Greensboro Road
122 m · 15 sec · Greensboro Road
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Turn left onto US 58 West, US 220 North
1607 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway
16.8 mi · 21 min · William F Stone Highway
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Continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Virgil H Goode Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
23 mi · 34 min · Virgil H Goode Highway
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Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
205.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey
58 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2150 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
821 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.4 mi · 14 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
823 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
1233 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
3036 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
129 m · 12 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
2445 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 202 West: Lake Avenue
1757 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on West Street
947 ft · 25 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Beaver Street
111 m · 12 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1420 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto New Street
35 m · 5 sec · New Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
789 ft · 18 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
127 m · 11 sec · 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 Mayodan and Danbury.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left
205 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mayodan and Areas Of Frost near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mayodan to Danbury?
The road trip is about 596.6 miles (960.2 km) and usually takes 11h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maugansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 298.2 miles from Mayodan and 298.5 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 490.8 miles (789.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.51 one way or $143.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mayodan and Areas Of Frost near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Maugansville
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 Maugansville.
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Hancock, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mayodan and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 490.78 mi (789.84 km).
#1 Mayodan
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.4123600, -79.9669900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 960 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 26m |
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 | $3.40 | $71.51 | $143.01 |
| Mid-grade | $3.86 | $81.15 | $162.30 |
| Premium | $4.29 | $90.20 | $180.40 |
| Diesel | $5.52 | $116.11 | $232.22 |
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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