How far is Stratford, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Stratford, CT to Danbury, CT is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stratford and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford and Danbury.
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Start on Jane Street
104 m · 21 sec · Jane Street
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Turn left onto Sherwood Place
769 ft · 37 sec · Sherwood Place
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Turn right onto South Avenue
1798 ft · 41 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Spada Boulevard
771 ft · 34 sec · Spada Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: New York City
1125 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Black Rock Turnpike
1248 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
47 m · 5 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Kings Highway East
143 m · 16 sec · Kings Highway East
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Turn slight right onto Black Rock Turnpike
15.8 mi · 27 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Continue on Putnam Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Putnam Park Road
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
1252 ft · 25 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenwood Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Grassy Plain Street
646 ft · 26 sec · Grassy Plain Street
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Turn left onto Fleetwood Avenue
1932 ft · 53 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Fleetwood Avenue
45 m · 4 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Continue on Mansfield Street
135 m · 12 sec · Mansfield Street
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Continue on Coal Pit Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Coal Pit Hill Road
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Continue on South Street
1256 ft · 48 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Street
562 ft · 11 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Terrace Place
782 ft · 37 sec · Terrace Place
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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 Stratford and Danbury.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Black Rock Turnpike
Turn slight right onto Black Rock Turnpike
15.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stratford to Danbury?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Stratford and 19.8 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Danbury is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Easton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.57 km).
#1 Stratford
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 51,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.1845400, -73.1331700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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