Danbury to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.2 miles 88.8 km · straight line
66.1 miles actual route 106.4 km · driving distance
1h 41min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Danbury from New York?

The distance from Danbury to New York is 55.2 miles (88.8 km) as the crow flies. New York is located SSW of Danbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 66.1 miles, taking about 1h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Danbury in Connecticut and New York 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 New York. 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.

How to Get from Danbury to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 41min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 1min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Danbury & New York

Quick Facts

Danbury
41.39°N, 73.45°W
America/New_York
121m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 451.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM