How far is Voluntown, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Voluntown, CT to Danbury, CT is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.08 mi
01h 55m
Flight
82.87 mi
133.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.87 mi
Kilometers
133.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.08 mi
Kilometers
175.55 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Voluntown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Voluntown
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Danbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Voluntown
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
Rocky Hill
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Voluntown
53.7 mi
00h 57m
To Danbury
55.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Voluntown and Danbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lillibridge Avenue

    1111 ft · 54 sec · Lillibridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1522 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Voluntown Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Voluntown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griswold Expressway

    1413 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1115 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hartford, Colchester

    1118 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury

    1412 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

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

    545 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Voluntown 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
35.6 mi · 33%
CT 2 West
31.2 mi · 29%
I 91 South
13.5 mi · 12%
I 691 West
7.95 mi · 7%
Griswold Expressway
7.75 mi · 7%
Voluntown Road
5.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
82.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
00h 57m from Voluntown
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Voluntown 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 Voluntown to Danbury?

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Voluntown and 55.4 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

12 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Voluntown and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 82.87 mi (133.36 km).

Voluntown

#1 Voluntown

City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates41.5706500, -71.8703500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Lillibridge Avenue (-71.8704, 41.570841)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $15.19
Round trip
$30.38
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.19 $30.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.16 $34.32
Premium $4.86 $18.70 $37.41
Diesel $6.00 $23.09 $46.18

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 Voluntown and Danbury. The current time is 06:56:30.

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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.