How far is Waterbury, CT from Canaan, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Canaan, CT is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Canaan.
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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
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Torrington Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · North Street
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Continue on Hollenbeck Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hollenbeck Road
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Continue on Huntsville-South Canaan Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Huntsville-South Canaan Road
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Turn straight onto South Canaan Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Canaan Road
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Continue on High Street
2628 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Elm Street
877 ft · 25 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1803 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
44 m · 4 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Canaan.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterbury and Rain Showers near Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Canaan?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
West Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Waterbury and 21.3 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterbury and Rain Showers near Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near West 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 West Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 35.43 mi (57.02 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canaan
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,051 |
| Coordinates | 42.0273100, -73.3292800 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canaan (-73.32928, 42.02731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
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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