How far is Glenville, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Glenville, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenville and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenville and Waterbury.
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Start on Weaver Street
1110 ft · 35 sec · Weaver Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Glenville Road
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Turn slight right onto Brookside Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Brookside Drive
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Turn right onto Field Point Road
112 m · 8 sec · Field Point Road
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Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive
1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
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Continue on Arch Street
1165 ft · 35 sec · Arch Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
26 mi · 32 min
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Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
1893 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Waterbury
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverside Street
1001 ft · 24 sec · Riverside Street
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Continue on Riverside Street
892 ft · 24 sec · Riverside Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1029 ft · 34 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 Glenville 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Glenville and Chance Rain Showers near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenville to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Glenville and 30.4 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Glenville and Chance Rain Showers near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenville and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 47.98 mi (77.21 km).
#1 Glenville
Glenville is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0353800, -73.6598500 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.77 | $25.55 |
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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