Origin
Danbury, CT
Night in Danbury on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, CT to Danielson, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
105.5 mi
170 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, CT
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Danielson, CT
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Trip Overview
This 105.5-mile journey from Danbury, CT, to Danielson, CT, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more intimate, community-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $17, making it an economical choice. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, specifically Connecticut, so you'll remain within familiar territory throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.8 miles from Danbury, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 31.3 mi | 37m |
| I 91 | 13 mi | 15m |
| Middletown Road | 12.7 mi | 16m |
| CT 2 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| I 691 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Hartford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Providence Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 31.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Danielson, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft
·
12 sec
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Library Place
2
Turn left onto CT 53
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
White Street
4
Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Newtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
6
Merge onto I 84
31 mi
·
37 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 691
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 691
9
Take the exit
433 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
this road
Exit 11
Toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
11
Merge onto I 91
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto CT 3
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto CT 2
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
CT 2
17
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
10 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 15
Toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
20
Turn left onto CT 66
520 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Hampton Road
21
Continue on CT 66
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
22
Continue on CT 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
23
Continue on CT 66
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on CT 66
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimantic Road
26
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Road
27
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
28
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Turnpike
29
Continue on US 6
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartford Road
30
Continue on US 6
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Providence Road
31
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Water Street
32
Turn right
53 ft
·
3 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 14-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day and avoid any potential local traffic congestion. Since there are no designated stops or longest stretches, you can be flexible with when and where you choose to pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $17 estimated cost is based on continuous travel; any extended stops or detours could alter this. The turn-heavy nature of this local route means paying close attention to GPS or signage at each intersection. A good tip is to download offline maps, as cell service can sometimes be spotty on local roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.8 miles from Danbury, CT, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danielson, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Danbury, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Danbury, CT
This is one driving day of about 105.5 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Danbury, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 84 for about 31.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Danbury, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 43.2 and 70 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
43.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
8
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...
9
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
8
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
8
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.98 one way
$33.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $18.69 | $37.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $20.20 | $40.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Hartford Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Providence Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Danielson, CT
Night in Danielson on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
2h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 105.5-mile trip. With 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate sections. The route primarily utilizes Main Street, White Street, and Newtown Road, indicating a progression through towns and local areas rather than open highways. The absence of a designated longest stretch suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed, requiring your consistent attention to navigation and local traffic patterns. This drive will feel like a continuous exploration of Connecticut's local byways.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 105.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Danbury, CT and Danielson, CT, road signs point toward Springfield, Old Wethersfield, Middletown and Willimantic.
Springfield
43.2 mi in
|
~54m
Old Wethersfield
56.7 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Middletown
70 mi in
|
~1h 27m
Willimantic
70.3 mi in
|
~1h 27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 105.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.3 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Hartford Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Danielson, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Danielson, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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