How far is Poquonock Bridge, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Poquonock Bridge, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 20m.
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.
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poquonock Bridge and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poquonock Bridge and Waterbury.
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Start on the route
16 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Midway Oval
632 ft · 30 sec · Midway Oval
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Turn right onto Vergennes Court
127 m · 24 sec · Vergennes Court
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Turn left onto Fort Hill Road
3043 ft · 55 sec · Fort Hill Road
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Continue on Poquonnock Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road
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Continue on Long Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Route 12
117 m · 8 sec · Route 12
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Take the exit slight right
2997 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
1229 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto CT 66 West: Middletown
46 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Washington Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Meriden Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road
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Continue straight
7.8 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 Poquonock Bridge 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.
CT 9 North
Continue straight
23.3 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Poquonock Bridge and Sunny near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poquonock Bridge to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Haddam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Poquonock Bridge and 40.5 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 $10.34 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Poquonock Bridge and Sunny near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Haddam
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 Haddam.
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poquonock Bridge and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 55.17 mi (88.79 km).
#1 Poquonock Bridge
Census designated place
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.3451000, -72.0248000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.34 | $20.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
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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