How far is Collinsville, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Collinsville, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
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.
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collinsville and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville and Waterbury.
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Start on Center Street
48 m · 15 sec · Center Street
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Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street
2137 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Burlington Avenue
581 ft · 12 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn straight onto Canton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1273 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Plainville Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Plainville Avenue
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Turn right onto Coppermine Road
3040 ft · 1 min · Coppermine Road
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Continue on Stafford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Stafford Road
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Continue on Stafford Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Stafford Avenue
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Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on North Street
2057 ft · 36 sec · North Street
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Continue on West Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn straight onto Wolcott Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn right onto Long Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Street
150 m · 13 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 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 Collinsville 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.
Wolcott Road
Turn straight onto Wolcott Road
6.79 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Collinsville and Sunny near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Collinsville to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Collinsville and 17.3 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collinsville and Sunny near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 km).
#1 Collinsville
Situated along the banks of the Farmington River in Hartford County, this historic village sits at an elevation of approximately 325 feet within the town of Canton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8128800, -72.9201000 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.40 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
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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