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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.67 mi
00h 44m
Flight
32.93 mi
52.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.93 mi
Kilometers
52.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.84 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Fri, May 1, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Southington
Fri, May 1, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southington
2026-05-01T02:21
Arrive Danbury
Fri, May 1, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southbury
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Southington
19.8 mi
00h 22m
To Danbury
19.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Southington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Friday
Using Meriden as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meriden Avenue

    12 m · 9 sec · Meriden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1955 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Marion Avenue

    951 ft · 26 sec · Marion Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.4 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

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

    545 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marion Avenue
37.2 mi · 94%
Main Street
0.99 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.92 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.37 mi · 1%
CT 39
0.1 mi
Library Place
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Marion Avenue

Merge slight left

36.4 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southbury
00h 22m from Southington
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

34 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southington and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (52.99 km).

Southington

#1 Southington

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population43,829
Coordinates41.5964900, -72.8776000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden Avenue (-72.877547, 41.596575)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Southington and Danbury. The current time is 02:21:18.

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.