How far is Barkhamsted, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Barkhamsted, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barkhamsted and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barkhamsted and Waterbury.
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Start on North Canton Road
1813 ft · 38 sec · North Canton Road
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto East Hartland Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Hartland Road
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Continue on Saville Dam Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn slight right onto Ripley Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ripley Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Hartford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road
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Take the exit left toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
27.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Downtown Waterbury
1779 ft · 53 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
1405 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barkhamsted and Waterbury.
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.
CT 8 SOUTH
Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
27.3 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Barkhamsted 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 Barkhamsted to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Barkhamsted and 18.9 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Barkhamsted and Partly Sunny near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Torrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Bristol City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barkhamsted and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 26.6 mi (42.81 km).
#1 Barkhamsted
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.9139900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.92 | $15.83 |
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 30, 2026
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