How far is Andover, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Andover, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.21 mi
00h 53m
Flight
37.28 mi
60 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.28 mi
Kilometers
60 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.21 mi
Kilometers
79.19 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Sat, May 2, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Andover
Sat, May 2, 4:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-05-02T15:06
Arrive Waterbury
Sat, May 2, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Hartford
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Andover
24.6 mi
00h 26m
To Waterbury
24.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Andover Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andover and Waterbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover and Waterbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    11 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hebron Road

    827 ft · 24 sec · Hebron Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonathan Trumbull Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Willimantic Turnpike

    3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Hop River Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hop River Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street

    1604 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover and Waterbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hop River Road
44.7 mi · 91%
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
2.86 mi · 6%
Meadow Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Willimantic Turnpike
0.58 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Hebron Road
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Hop River Road

Keep slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hartford
00h 26m from Andover
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andover and Partly Sunny near Waterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andover to Waterbury?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Andover and 24.6 miles from Waterbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andover and Partly Sunny near Waterbury.

Stop Ideas Near West Hartford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Hartford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Hartford.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

5 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

19 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (60 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,228
Coordinates41.7373200, -72.3703600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-72.370477, 41.737172)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.76 $15.51
Premium $4.86 $8.45 $16.91
Diesel $6.00 $10.43 $20.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Waterbury. The current time is 15:06:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.