How far is Noank, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Noank, CT to Danbury, CT is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.32 mi
01h 54m
Flight
76.03 mi
122.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.03 mi
Kilometers
122.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.32 mi
Kilometers
167.89 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noank
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Noank
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
Middletown
CT

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

From Noank
48.8 mi
00h 57m
To Danbury
55.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    1254 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Street

    2065 ft · 1 min · Brook Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Groton Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Poquonnock Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Long Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 12

    117 m · 8 sec · Route 12

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2997 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1229 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto CT 66 West: Middletown

    46 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

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

    545 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Noank and Danbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
35.6 mi · 34%
CT 9 North
23.7 mi · 23%
Route 12
17.2 mi · 16%
Meriden Road
12.1 mi · 12%
Washington Street
2.63 mi · 3%
Long Hill Road
1.55 mi · 1%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 57m from Noank
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Noank and Rain Showers near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Noank and 55.5 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Noank and Rain Showers near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

13 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noank and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 76.03 mi (122.36 km).

Noank

#1 Noank

Census designated place

Population1,796
Coordinates41.3278800, -71.9906300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-71.990836, 41.327876)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.93 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.36 gal · 27.86 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.40 $32.80
Premium $4.86 $17.88 $35.75
Diesel $6.00 $22.07 $44.14

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Noank and Danbury. The current time is 06:54:41.

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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.