How far is Redding, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Redding, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redding and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding and Waterbury.
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Start on Cross Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway
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Continue on Church Hill Road
2838 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Church Hill Road
50 m · 4 sec · Church Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Poverty Hollow Road
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Continue on Key Rock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Key Rock Road
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Turn straight onto Sugar Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sugar Street
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Continue on Glover Avenue
1115 ft · 31 sec · Glover Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Glover Avenue
54 m · 7 sec · Glover Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Queen Street
1357 ft · 42 sec · Queen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Hill Road
1.1 km · 54 sec · Church Hill Road
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Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury
16.3 mi · 19 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 Redding 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
Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Redding 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 Redding to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Heritage Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Redding and 14.7 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Redding and Chance Rain Showers near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Heritage Village
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 Heritage Village.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redding and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 24.65 mi (39.67 km).
#1 Redding
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3026000, -73.3834500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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