Danbury to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Danbury from Long Island?

The distance from Danbury to Long Island is 45 miles (72.5 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located SSE of Danbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.5 miles, taking about 2h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Danbury in Connecticut and Long Island in New York.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danbury and Long Island. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.