How far is Montville, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Montville, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
69.47 mi
01h 11m
Flight
46.89 mi
75.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.89 mi
Kilometers
75.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.47 mi
Kilometers
111.8 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Montville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montville
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Waterbury
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montville
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
Glastonbury
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Montville
32.9 mi
00h 35m
To Waterbury
36.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
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 Montville and Waterbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Raymond Hill Road

    1 km · 2 min · Raymond Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Raymond Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Raymond Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Norwich-Salem Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwich-Salem Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Norwich Road

    1733 ft · 33 sec · Norwich Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Colchester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Colchester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Deep River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Deep River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Parum Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Parum Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lake Hayward Road

    1111 ft · 25 sec · Lake Hayward Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto New London Road

    1169 ft · 28 sec · New London Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward Hartford: CT 2 West

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury

    1412 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street

    1604 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montville 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford
20.6 mi · 30%
I 91 South
13.5 mi · 19%
I 84 West
8.17 mi · 12%
I 691 West
7.95 mi · 11%
Raymond Hill Road
3.18 mi · 5%
Old Colchester Road
3.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hartford

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glastonbury
00h 35m from Montville
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montville 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 Montville to Waterbury?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Glastonbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Montville and 36.5 miles from Waterbury.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

9 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

16 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montville and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 46.89 mi (75.47 km).

Montville

#1 Montville

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population18,463
Coordinates41.4789900, -72.1511900
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Raymond Hill Road (-72.15118, 41.479015)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.67
Round trip
$19.33
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.67 $19.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.92 $21.84
Premium $4.86 $11.90 $23.80
Diesel $6.00 $14.69 $29.39

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 Montville and Waterbury. The current time is 01:17:47.

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.