How far is Prospect, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Prospect, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect and Waterbury.
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Start on Union City Road
41 m · 5 sec · Union City Road
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Turn right onto New Haven Road
150 m · 9 sec · New Haven Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on Prospect Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Road
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Continue on Hamilton Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on Union Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Continue on Grand Street
2120 ft · 44 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Street
831 ft · 19 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 Prospect 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.
Waterbury Road
Continue on Waterbury Road
1.89 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prospect and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prospect to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Naugatuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Prospect and 3.7 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prospect and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Naugatuck
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 Naugatuck.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 5.39 mi (8.67 km).
#1 Prospect
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,755 |
| Coordinates | 41.5023200, -72.9787200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
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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