How far is Canton Valley, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Canton Valley, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Canton Valley and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton Valley and Waterbury.
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Start on the route
82 m · 21 sec
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Continue on High Hill Road
2378 ft · 1 min · High Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bahre Corner Road
1 km · 2 min · Bahre Corner Road
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Turn left onto East Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Hill Road
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Turn right onto Albany Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Albany Turnpike
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Keep slight left
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp left toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 23 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 Canton Valley 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
18.8 mi · 00h 23m
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 Canton Valley 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 Canton Valley to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Canton Valley and 16.9 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Canton Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Canton Valley and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 20.78 mi (33.44 km).
#1 Canton Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.8342600, -72.8917700 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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