How far is Plainfield, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Plainfield, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Waterbury.
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Start on Norwich Road
1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road
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Turn left onto Lathrop Road
822 ft · 19 sec · Lathrop Road
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Take the ramp right
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 15 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 Plainfield 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Plainfield and Partly Sunny near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 40.4 miles from Plainfield and 42.1 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Plainfield and Partly Sunny 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 Plainfield and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 59.27 mi (95.38 km).
#1 Plainfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 15,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764900, -71.9150700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.14 | $28.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
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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