How far is Salmon Brook, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Salmon Brook, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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 Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salmon Brook and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salmon Brook and Waterbury.
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Start on West Granby Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Granby Road
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Continue on Hartland Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Hartland Road
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Turn left onto Barkhamsted Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Barkhamsted Road
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Continue on Gavitt Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gavitt Road
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Turn left onto East Hartland Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Hartland Road
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Continue on Saville Dam Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn slight right onto Ripley Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ripley Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Hartford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road
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Take the exit left toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
27.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Downtown Waterbury
1779 ft · 53 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
1405 ft · 42 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 Salmon Brook 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 8 SOUTH
Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
27.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Salmon Brook 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 Salmon Brook to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
West Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Salmon Brook and 22 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Salmon Brook and Chance Rain Showers near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near West Torrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salmon Brook and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.13 km).
#1 Salmon Brook
Historical society in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 2,324 |
| Coordinates | 41.9564900, -72.7953700 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
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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