How far is Killingly Center, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Killingly Center, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.07 mi
01h 35m
Flight
63.99 mi
102.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.99 mi
Kilometers
102.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.07 mi
Kilometers
124.03 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Killingly Center
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killingly Center
2026-04-23T12:39
Arrive Waterbury
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killingly Center
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Manchester
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Killingly Center
38 mi
00h 47m
To Waterbury
39.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killingly Center and Waterbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartford Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Hartford Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Killingly Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Killingly Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mashamoquet Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Mashamoquet Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pomfret Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pomfret Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street

    1604 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killingly Center and Waterbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Turnpike
50.5 mi · 66%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 6%
Mashamoquet Road
4.2 mi · 5%
Hartford Pike
2.89 mi · 4%
Ashford Center Road
2.75 mi · 4%
Killingly Road
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Boston Turnpike

Keep slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 47m from Killingly Center
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Waterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killingly Center to Waterbury?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Killingly Center and 39.1 miles from Waterbury.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Waterbury is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

13 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

18 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

26 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killingly Center and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 63.99 mi (102.99 km).

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#1 Killingly Center

City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population17,282
Coordinates41.8387100, -71.8692400
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford Pike (-71.869205, 41.838633)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.46
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.73 $21.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.12 $24.25
Premium $4.86 $13.21 $26.43
Diesel $6.00 $16.31 $32.62

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Killingly Center and Waterbury. The current time is 12:39:22.

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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.