How far is Quinebaug, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Quinebaug, CT to Danbury, CT is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quinebaug and Danbury.
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Start on Quinebaug Road
43 m · 7 sec · Quinebaug Road
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Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Lawson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Buckley Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Buckley Highway
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Take the ramp left
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Yankee Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Expressway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left
44.1 mi · 53 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 · 12 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 Quinebaug 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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Keep slight left
44.1 mi · 00h 53m
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 leaving Quinebaug and Partly Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quinebaug to Danbury?
The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Quinebaug and 52 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quinebaug and Partly Sunny near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near West Hartford
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 West Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quinebaug and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 88.92 mi (143.11 km).
#1 Quinebaug
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,133 |
| Coordinates | 42.0237100, -71.9498000 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
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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