How far is Waterbury, CT from Brooklyn, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Brooklyn, CT is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.42 mi
01h 35m
Flight
59.04 mi
95.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.04 mi
Kilometers
95.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.42 mi
Kilometers
121.37 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sat, May 30, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Sat, May 30, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-05-30T10:28
Arrive Brooklyn
Sat, May 30, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterbury
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
Glastonbury Center
CT

Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States

From Waterbury
37.7 mi
00h 47m
To Brooklyn
37.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph N
Destination
Brooklyn Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1383 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Meadow Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Hartford

    1901 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden

    2821 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    132 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    1998 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

    1259 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic

    54 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Hampton Road

    158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Middletown Road

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Middletown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Hampton Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on Providence Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike

  27. 27

    Continue on Hartford Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
13.5 mi · 18%
Middletown Road
12.7 mi · 17%
CT 2 East
10.9 mi · 14%
I 691 East
8.66 mi · 11%
I 84 East
7.55 mi · 10%
Hartford Road
3.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 15m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glastonbury Center
00h 47m from Waterbury
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Glastonbury Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Waterbury and 37.8 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury Center

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

10 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

17 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 59.04 mi (95.01 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Brooklyn

Town in Connecticut

Population8,280
Coordinates41.7881500, -71.9498000
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Brooklyn (-71.9498, 41.78815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.99
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.49 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.86 $23.71
Premium $4.86 $12.92 $25.84
Diesel $6.00 $15.95 $31.90

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Brooklyn. The current time is 10:28:34.

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.