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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.99 mi
01h 32m
Flight
61.39 mi
98.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.39 mi
Kilometers
98.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.99 mi
Kilometers
138.39 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Moosup
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moosup
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Waterbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moosup
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
Terramuggus
CT

Census designated place

From Moosup
42.6 mi
00h 46m
To Waterbury
43.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Moosup Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Village Center Circle

    23 m · 10 sec · Village Center Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    892 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hartford, Colchester

    1118 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    1412 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street

    1604 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
31.2 mi · 36%
East Main Street
18.2 mi · 21%
I 91 South
13.5 mi · 16%
I 84 West
8.17 mi · 9%
I 691 West
7.95 mi · 9%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
61.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terramuggus
00h 46m from Moosup
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moosup and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.79 km).

Moosup

#1 Moosup

Census designated place

Population3,231
Coordinates41.7128800, -71.8809100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Village Center Circle (-71.880945, 41.712964)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.99
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moosup and Waterbury. The current time is 23:32:23.

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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.