How far is Moosup, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Moosup, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moosup and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moosup and Waterbury.
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Start on Village Center Circle
23 m · 10 sec · Village Center Circle
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Turn left onto Main Street
4 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on East Main Street
892 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hartford, Colchester
1118 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Town Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street
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Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
31 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
3188 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
1412 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
1604 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Meadow Street
2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1383 ft · 24 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 Moosup and Waterbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CT 2 West
Merge slight left
31 mi · 00h 36m
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 Moosup 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 Moosup to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Moosup and 43.4 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Moosup and Chance Rain Showers near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terramuggus.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moosup and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.79 km).
#1 Moosup
Census designated place
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 41.7128800, -71.8809100 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
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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