How far is Easton, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Easton, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
30.68 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.64 mi
39.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.64 mi
Kilometers
39.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.68 mi
Kilometers
49.37 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Sun, May 31, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Sun, May 31, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-05-31T06:49
Arrive Waterbury
Sun, May 31, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Easton
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
Newtown
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Easton
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Waterbury
16.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morehouse Road

    1962 ft · 1 min · Morehouse Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Westport Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Westport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Stepney Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Stepney Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Easton Road

    2714 ft · 1 min · Easton Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Botsford Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Botsford Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Toddy Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Toddy Hill Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Berkshire Road

    74 m · 4 sec · Berkshire Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Chase Parkway

    791 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chase Parkway

    138 m · 13 sec · Chase Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Chase Parkway

    121 m · 13 sec · Chase Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berkshire Road
15.4 mi · 50%
Stepney Road
3.67 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.88 mi · 9%
Toddy Hill Road
2.42 mi · 8%
West Main Street
1.18 mi · 4%
Botsford Hill Road
1.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Berkshire Road

Merge slight left

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newtown
00h 21m from Easton
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Easton 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 Easton to Waterbury?

The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Easton and 16.2 miles from Waterbury.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newtown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newtown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 12.8 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Waterbury City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Waterbury City Hall

Waterbury , CT
235 Grand St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Rating 4.3/5 53 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newtown.

RAIL

Bridgeport

28 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

40 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

44 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.66 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,466
Coordinates41.2528700, -73.2973400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.297293, 41.252894)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
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
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Waterbury. The current time is 06:49:58.

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.