How far is Warren, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Warren, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.91 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.96 mi
32.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.96 mi
Kilometers
32.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.52 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Tue, May 12, 8:13 PM EDT
Return by in Warren
Tue, May 12, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warren
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Waterbury
Tue, May 12, 8:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Warren
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Morris
CT

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Warren
13.3 mi
00h 21m
To Waterbury
15.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Sackett Hill Road

    644 ft · 32 sec · Sackett Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kent Road

    147 m · 10 sec · Kent Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Woodville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Warren Road

    1302 ft · 32 sec · Warren Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Litchfield Turnpike

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Litchfield Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Bantam Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bantam Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bantam Lake Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Bantam Lake Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Watertown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Watertown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Litchfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Watertown Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Watertown Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1405 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warren 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Litchfield Road
4.87 mi · 17%
Bantam Road
3.07 mi · 11%
Bantam Lake Road
2.94 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.88 mi · 10%
Woodville Road
2.84 mi · 10%
West Street
2.74 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Litchfield Road

Continue on Litchfield Road

4.87 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
00h 21m from Warren
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Warren and Mostly Sunny near Waterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Warren and 15.6 miles from Waterbury.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Warren and Mostly Sunny near Waterbury.

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Waterbury City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Waterbury City Hall

Waterbury , CT
235 Grand St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Rating 4.3/5 53 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Berlin

36 mi away
51 Depot Road
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Meriden Transit Center

37 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

40 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

44 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 19.96 mi (32.12 km).

Warren

#1 Warren

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,389
Coordinates41.7428700, -73.3487300
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.348642, 41.742897)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.02 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.55 $9.09
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.91
Diesel $6.00 $6.12 $12.23

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Warren and Waterbury. The current time is 19:30:27.

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.