How far is Southington, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Southington, CT to Danbury, CT is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington and Danbury.
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Start on Meriden Avenue
12 m · 9 sec · Meriden Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1955 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Marion Avenue
951 ft · 26 sec · Marion Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 44 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 · 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 Southington and Danbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Marion Avenue
Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Southington and Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southington to Danbury?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Southington and 19.9 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southington and Sunny near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Southbury
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 Southbury.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southington and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (52.99 km).
#1 Southington
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 43,829 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964900, -72.8776000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
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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