Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Rocky Hill, CT
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The drive from Danbury, CT to Rocky Hill, CT covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, I 91, I 691 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.3 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 31.3 mi | 37m |
| I 91 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| I 691 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| West Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Newtown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| White Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Library Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~2,758 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~599 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 23 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Rocky Hill, CT.
Start on Library Place
Turn left onto CT 53
Turn right onto White Street
Continue on Newtown Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Continue on I 691
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 99
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.5 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 52.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 691 East: Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 3: Rocky Hill, West Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Danbury on Friday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Rocky Hill on Friday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Rain Showers Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
55.1 mi in 1h 10m, mostly highway — 31.3 mi of that is on I 84.
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 3.2 miles in near I 84.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
872 ft
Total Descent
1,157 ft
Highest Point
579 ft
~19.7 mi in
Elevation Range
465 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Danbury, CT to Rocky Hill, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
Founded 1702
Danbury - nicknamed Hat City - is a city in the interior of Fairfield County, Connecticut, making it part of the Litchfield Hills region.
Top landmarks
Founded 1843
Rocky Hill is a town in Connecticut. It is home to Dinosaur State Park.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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