How far is Waterbury, CT from Canton Valley, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Canton Valley, CT is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.57 mi
00h 46m
Flight
20.78 mi
33.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.78 mi
Kilometers
33.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.03 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Canton Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Torrington
CT

City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

From Waterbury
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To Canton Valley
16.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Canton Valley Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using West Simsbury as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Canton Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Watertown Avenue

    115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1108 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bahre Corner Road

    1 km · 2 min · Bahre Corner Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto High Hill Road

    2378 ft · 1 min · High Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    82 m · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
19.1 mi · 57%
Litchfield Turnpike
9.28 mi · 28%
East Main Street
2.5 mi · 7%
East Hill Road
1.09 mi · 3%
Bahre Corner Road
0.63 mi · 2%
High Hill Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Torrington
00h 23m from Waterbury
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waterbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Canton Valley?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 16.8 miles from Waterbury and 16.8 miles from Canton Valley.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waterbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Torrington

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 Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.2 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
Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Bristol City Hall

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111 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Berlin

35 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

37 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

39 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

40 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Canton Valley. Straight-line distance: 20.78 mi (33.44 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Canton Valley

Census designated place

Population1,565
Coordinates41.8342600, -72.8917700
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Canton Valley (-72.89177, 41.83426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Canton Valley. The current time is 06:51:29.

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.