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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Tunxis Road
134 m · 24 sec · Tunxis Road
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Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bloomfield, Hartford
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Brown Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Brown Street
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Hall Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Hall Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Albany Avenue
1699 ft · 29 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Trout Brook Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · Trout Brook Drive
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Turn right onto Park Road
151 m · 19 sec · Park Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84: Hartford, Waterbury
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
3263 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
1604 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Meadow Street
2049 ft · 45 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 Tariffville 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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tariffville and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).
#1 Tariffville
Census designated place
| Population | 1,324 |
| Coordinates | 41.9087100, -72.7601000 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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