How far is Tariffville, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Tariffville, CT to Danbury, CT is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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 New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tariffville and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tariffville and Danbury.
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Start on Tunxis Road
134 m · 24 sec · Tunxis Road
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Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bloomfield, Hartford
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Brown Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Brown Street
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Hall Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Hall Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Albany Avenue
1699 ft · 29 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Trout Brook Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · Trout Brook Drive
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Turn right onto Park Road
151 m · 19 sec · Park Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84: Hartford, Waterbury
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
3263 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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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 · 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 Tariffville 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Tariffville 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 Tariffville to Danbury?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Tariffville and 42.5 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tariffville and Rain Showers near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tariffville and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 50.44 mi (81.17 km).
#1 Tariffville
Census designated place
| Population | 1,324 |
| Coordinates | 41.9087100, -72.7601000 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.53 | $21.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
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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