How far is Sherman, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Sherman, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherman and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman and Waterbury.
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Start on Route 37 East
1.4 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East
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Continue on Sherman Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sherman Road
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Turn right onto Kent Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Kent Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Prospect Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Hill Road
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Continue on Bridgewater Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridgewater Road
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Continue on New Milford Road West
3 mi · 5 min · New Milford Road West
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Continue on Baker Road
1 km · 1 min · Baker Road
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Turn right onto Wellers Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wellers Bridge Road
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Continue on Church Street
743 ft · 18 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Southbury Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Southbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxbury Road
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Main Street North
830 ft · 22 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Waterbury
2574 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 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 Sherman 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
Merge slight left
8.82 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sherman and Sunny near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sherman to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Heritage Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Sherman and 17.8 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sherman and Sunny 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 Sherman and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 23.01 mi (37.03 km).
#1 Sherman
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,610 |
| Coordinates | 41.5792600, -73.4956800 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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