Danbury to Uncasville is 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 56m via I 84 and CT 9, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Danbury, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 84
31.3 mi
37m
CT 9
23.3 mi
27m
I 95
9.9 mi
11m
I 691
8.1 mi
9m
CT 66
7 mi
11m
I 395
6.5 mi
7m
Newtown Road
1.6 mi
3m
White Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 31.3 mi, about 37m
Traffic on I-84
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
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Averaged across 23 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, CT and Uncasville, CT.
1
Start on Library Place
234 ft·12 sec·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 27Toward I 691 East: MeridenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 691
8.1 mi·9 min·I 691
9
Continue on CT 66
7.0 mi·11 min·CT 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
132 ft·3 sec
Toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
11
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
23 mi·27 min·CT 9; CT 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
13
Merge onto I 95; US 1
9.9 mi·11 min·I 95; US 1
14
Take the exit onto I 395
6.5 mi·7 min·I 395
Exit 76Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 6Toward CT 163: Uncasville, Montville
16
Turn left onto CT 163
0.5 mi·1 min·Palmertown Road
17
Turn right onto CT 32
0.1 mi·17 sec·Norwich-New London Turnpike
18
Arrive at destination
CT 32
Trip Plan
For this 1h 56m drive, you have flexibility with your departure time. Since it's a shorter trip, you can easily make it in one day. The longest stretch without a major change is 31.3 miles on I 84, so plan for a quick stop before or after that point if needed. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, refueling should be straightforward, but it's always wise to check your gauge before heading out. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour in either Danbury or Uncasville.
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 45.7 miles from Danbury, CT, or about 58m 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 58m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Uncasville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Danbury, CT
This is one driving day of about 91.5 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 90.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.2 mi into trip|~6m in|I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.6 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward I 691 East: Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
6
73.6 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Prov...
6
84.1 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|I 395
Take the exit onto I 395 toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76
Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
6
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward CT 163: Uncasville, Montville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward CT 163: Uncasville, Montville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.71 one way
$31.43 round trip
$4.36/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.00
$18.01
$36.02
premium
$5.39
$19.42
$38.84
diesel
$6.44
$23.20
$46.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.5
0
$9.61
$4.39
Efficient EV
22.9
0
$8.01
$3.66
EV Truck/SUV
36.6
0
$12.81
$5.86
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Danbury, CT
Morning
in Danbury on Tuesday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
NE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Uncasville, CT
Morning
in Uncasville on Tuesday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Sunny
NE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
82°F
Kensington, CT
46 mi in
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.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m on the road
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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 94% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a 31.3-mile stretch on I 84, indicating a significant portion of uninterrupted driving. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, likely with more frequent exits and local traffic. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 9. 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.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 73.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
571 ft80 ft
Total Climb
850 ft
Total Descent
1,169 ft
Highest Point
571 ft
~19.6 mi in
Elevation Range
491 ft
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 Uncasville, CT, road signs point toward New Haven, Providence and Plainfield.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). 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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Uncasville, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 73.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Uncasville, CT before heading back.
