How far is Waterbury, CT from Ansonia, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Ansonia, CT is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
15.94 mi
00h 21m
Flight
14.71 mi
23.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.71 mi
Kilometers
23.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.94 mi
Kilometers
25.65 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ansonia
Tue, May 12, 6:01 PM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Tue, May 12, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-05-12T17:40
Arrive Ansonia
Tue, May 12, 6:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waterbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beacon Falls
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Waterbury
8 mi
00h 10m
To Ansonia
8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1403 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Riverside Street

    35 m · 2 sec · Riverside Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Riverside Street

    1863 ft · 40 sec · Riverside Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    11 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour

    1100 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 67 West: Bank Road, Seymour, Oxford

    131 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Derby Street

    152 m · 15 sec · Derby Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
11.3 mi · 71%
Main Street
3.66 mi · 23%
Riverside Street
0.37 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.27 mi · 2%
CT 67
0.21 mi · 1%
Derby Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight right

11 mi · 00h 13m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beacon Falls
00h 10m from Waterbury
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Sunny near Ansonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Waterbury and 8 miles from Ansonia.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

31 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Ansonia. Straight-line distance: 14.71 mi (23.68 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Ansonia

#2 Ansonia

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population18,525
Coordinates41.3462100, -73.0790000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Ansonia (-73.079, 41.34621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.42
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.21 $4.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.50 $4.99
Premium $4.86 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $6.00 $3.36 $6.72

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 Waterbury and Ansonia. The current time is 17:40:02.

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.