How far is Waterbury, CT from Barkhamsted, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Barkhamsted, CT is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Barkhamsted.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Barkhamsted.
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Start on West Main Street
1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1108 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
8.3 mi · 10 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn left onto River Road
780 ft · 19 sec · River Road
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Continue on Cherry Brook Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Cherry Brook Road
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Continue on North Canton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Canton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Barkhamsted.
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.
CT 8 North
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Partly Cloudy near Barkhamsted.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Barkhamsted?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Waterbury and 19 miles from Barkhamsted.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterbury and Partly Cloudy near Barkhamsted.
Stop Ideas Near Torrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Bristol City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Barkhamsted. Straight-line distance: 26.6 mi (42.81 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barkhamsted
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.9139900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barkhamsted (-72.91399, 41.92926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
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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