How far is Kent, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Kent, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Waterbury.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Maple Street
863 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on South Kent Road
2424 ft · 49 sec · South Kent Road
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Turn slight left onto Segar Mountain Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Segar Mountain Road
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Continue on Kent Road
3 mi · 5 min · Kent Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Turn straight onto Woodville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road
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Continue on Warren Road
1302 ft · 32 sec · Warren Road
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Turn left onto Litchfield Turnpike
1.2 km · 53 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Bantam Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bantam Road
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Turn right onto Bantam Lake Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bantam Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Watertown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Watertown Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Watertown Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue
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Continue on Watertown Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue
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Turn 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 Kent 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.
Segar Mountain Road
Turn slight left onto Segar Mountain Road
4.93 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Sunny near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Kent and 20.3 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Sunny near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Bantam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Plymouth Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bantam.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.93 km).
#1 Kent
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 41.7248200, -73.4770700 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
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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