How far is Avon, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Avon, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.34 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.79 mi
33.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.79 mi
Kilometers
33.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.34 mi
Kilometers
48.82 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in Avon
Tue, May 12, 8:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-05-12T19:23
Arrive Waterbury
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Avon
13.9 mi
00h 18m
To Waterbury
16.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Avon Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Today
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Simsbury Road

    20 m · 7 sec · Simsbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 84 West: Waterbury

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 16 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 Avon and Waterbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
13.6 mi · 45%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 18%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 9%
East Street
1.74 mi · 6%
Farmington Avenue
1.37 mi · 5%
Queen Street
1.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 18m from Avon
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avon and Mostly Sunny near Waterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Avon and 16.4 miles from Waterbury.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southington, 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 Southington.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 20.79 mi (33.46 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Connecticut

Population18,220
Coordinates41.8098200, -72.8306500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Simsbury Road (-72.83049, 41.809784)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.44
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.22 $8.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.77 $9.54
Premium $4.86 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $6.00 $6.42 $12.83

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Waterbury. The current time is 19:23:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.