How far is Orangeburg, NY from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Orangeburg, NY to Danbury, CT is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 10m.
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.
Village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orangeburg and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orangeburg and Danbury.
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Start on Orangeburg Road
1213 ft · 31 sec · Orangeburg Road
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight right
997 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 59
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 59
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Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Mountainview Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
631 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
6.1 mi · 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
993 ft · 15 sec · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 119: Saw Mill River Parkway North, Elmsford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saw Mill River Parkway North, Katonah
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
18.3 mi · 26 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684: Brewster
897 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 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 Orangeburg and Danbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
18.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Orangeburg and Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orangeburg to Danbury?
The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Mount Kisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Orangeburg and 24.7 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orangeburg and Sunny near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Kisco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Kisco.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orangeburg and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 35.25 mi (56.73 km).
#1 Orangeburg
Orangeburg is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0464900, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.01 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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