How far is Blue Hills, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Blue Hills, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Hills and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Hills and Waterbury.
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Start on the route
46 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
47 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Britton Drive
569 ft · 28 sec · Britton Drive
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Turn right onto Blue Hills Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Blue Hills Avenue
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Turn right onto Tower Avenue
3195 ft · 1 min · Tower Avenue
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Turn left onto Granby Street
1 mi · 2 min · Granby Street
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Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway
814 ft · 21 sec · Westbourne Parkway
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
1586 ft · 31 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto Scarborough Street
3202 ft · 1 min · Scarborough Street
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Continue on Whitney Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Whitney Street
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Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
1406 ft · 31 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Kane Street
595 ft · 17 sec · Kane Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
1080 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
1604 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Meadow Street
2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1383 ft · 24 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 Blue Hills and Waterbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 West
Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blue Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Hills to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Blue Hills and 19.8 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blue Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Plainville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Hills and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 25.36 mi (40.82 km).
#1 Blue Hills
Census designated place in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 2,901 |
| Coordinates | 41.8128800, -72.6975900 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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