How far is Tariffville, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Tariffville, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.9 mi
00h 59m
Flight
28.5 mi
45.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.5 mi
Kilometers
45.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.08 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Tariffville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tariffville
2026-04-19T07:58
Arrive Waterbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tariffville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Tariffville
19.4 mi
00h 29m
To Waterbury
28.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tariffville and Waterbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tariffville and Waterbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Tunxis Road

    134 m · 24 sec · Tunxis Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hartford Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Bloomfield, Hartford

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Brown Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brown Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hall Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hall Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Albany Avenue

    1699 ft · 29 sec · Albany Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Trout Brook Drive

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Trout Brook Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Park Road

    151 m · 19 sec · Park Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 84: Hartford, Waterbury

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    3263 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street

    1604 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tariffville and Waterbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
25.6 mi · 53%
Bloomfield
2.85 mi · 6%
Trout Brook Drive
2.3 mi · 5%
Hartford Avenue
2.06 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.45 mi · 3%
Maple Avenue
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Keep slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 29m from Tariffville
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tariffville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tariffville to Waterbury?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Tariffville and 28.5 miles from Waterbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tariffville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tariffville and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).

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#1 Tariffville

Census designated place

Population1,324
Coordinates41.9087100, -72.7601000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Tunxis Road (-72.760192, 41.908661)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tariffville and Waterbury. The current time is 07:58:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.