How far is Uncasville, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Uncasville, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.12 mi
01h 17m
Flight
49.47 mi
79.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.47 mi
Kilometers
79.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.12 mi
Kilometers
114.45 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Uncasville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uncasville
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Waterbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uncasville
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
Haddam
CT

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Uncasville
32.6 mi
00h 38m
To Waterbury
38.5 mi
00h 38m

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 10 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 Uncasville and Waterbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norwich-New London Turnpike

    753 ft · 23 sec · Norwich-New London Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Palmertown Road

    2840 ft · 1 min · Palmertown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    1208 ft · 45 sec · Oakdale Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1229 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto CT 66 West: Middletown

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street

    1604 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
23.7 mi · 33%
Oakdale Road
17 mi · 24%
Meriden Road
12.1 mi · 17%
I 84 West
8.17 mi · 11%
Washington Street
2.63 mi · 4%
Meadow Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Continue straight

23.3 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haddam
00h 38m from Uncasville
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Uncasville 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 Uncasville to Waterbury?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Haddam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Uncasville and 38.5 miles from Waterbury.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haddam

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haddam, 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 Haddam.

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

23 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

25 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

27 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uncasville and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 49.47 mi (79.62 km).

Uncasville

#1 Uncasville

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,500
Coordinates41.4345400, -72.1098000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich-New London Turnpike (-72.109847, 41.434541)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.80
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.90 $19.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.86 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $6.00 $15.05 $30.10

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 Uncasville and Waterbury. The current time is 06:56:42.

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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.