How far is New Fairfield, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from New Fairfield, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Fairfield and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Fairfield and Waterbury.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Pembroke Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Road
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Continue on Padanaram Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Padanaram Road
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Continue on North Street
955 ft · 37 sec · North Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East, US 7 North, US 6 East, US 202 East: Waterbury, New Milford
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
24.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Chase Parkway
791 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Chase Parkway
138 m · 13 sec · Chase Parkway
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Continue on Chase Parkway
121 m · 13 sec · Chase Parkway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 New Fairfield and Waterbury.
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.
I 84 East
Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
24.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Fairfield to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from New Fairfield and 16.2 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Newtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Waterbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newtown.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Fairfield and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 23.34 mi (37.56 km).
#1 New Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.4664800, -73.4856800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
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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