How far is Middlefield, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Middlefield, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
22.23 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.78 mi
28.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.78 mi
Kilometers
28.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.23 mi
Kilometers
35.78 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Wed, Apr 29, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Middlefield
Wed, Apr 29, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlefield
2026-04-29T11:03
Arrive Waterbury
Wed, Apr 29, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middlefield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Middlefield
10.9 mi
00h 13m
To Waterbury
11.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Town Hall Road

    37 m · 12 sec · Town Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road

    559 ft · 14 sec · Jackson Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2409 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baileyville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Baileyville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Meriden Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Meriden Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street

    1604 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlefield 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meriden Road
9.79 mi · 44%
I 84 West
8.17 mi · 37%
Baileyville Road
2.35 mi · 11%
Meadow Street
0.69 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.46 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Meriden Road

Continue straight

7.82 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 13m from Middlefield
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middlefield and Mostly Clear near Waterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middlefield to Waterbury?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Middlefield and 11.3 miles from Waterbury.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Middlefield and Mostly Clear near Waterbury.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southington, 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 Southington.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlefield and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 17.78 mi (28.62 km).

Middlefield

#1 Middlefield

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population4,350
Coordinates41.5173200, -72.7120400
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Hall Road (-72.712045, 41.517307)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.48 $6.95
Premium $4.86 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $6.00 $4.68 $9.36

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlefield and Waterbury. The current time is 11:03:40.

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.