How far is Somers, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Somers, CT to Danbury, CT is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.05 mi
01h 31m
Flight
66.1 mi
106.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.1 mi
Kilometers
106.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.05 mi
Kilometers
133.65 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in Somers
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somers
2026-04-19T10:39
Arrive Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somers
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
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Somers
40.5 mi
00h 45m
To Danbury
42.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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 Somers and Danbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    116 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Somers Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Somers Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Street

    565 ft · 15 sec · West Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Union Street

    849 ft · 17 sec · Union Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Talcottville Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    91 m · 5 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West

    2465 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    44.1 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

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

    545 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somers 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
67.6 mi · 81%
Somers Road
3.79 mi · 5%
Talcottville Road
3.06 mi · 4%
South Road
2.4 mi · 3%
West Road
2.14 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Keep slight left

44.1 mi · 00h 53m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 45m from Somers
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Somers 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 Somers to Danbury?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Somers and 42.6 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Somers and Rain Showers near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somers and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 66.1 mi (106.37 km).

Somers

#1 Somers

City in Connecticut, USA

Population10,741
Coordinates41.9853700, -72.4462000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.446147, 41.98537)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.12
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.56 $23.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.86 $14.23 $28.47
Diesel $6.00 $17.57 $35.14

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 Somers and Danbury. The current time is 10:39:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.