How far is Waterbury, CT from Collinsville, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Collinsville, CT is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Collinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Collinsville.
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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 right onto River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
71 m · 7 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Center Street
48 m · 5 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Collinsville.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Waterbury and Sunny near Collinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Collinsville?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Harwinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Waterbury and 16 miles from Collinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterbury and Sunny near Collinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Harwinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Waterbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harwinton.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collinsville
Situated along the banks of the Farmington River in Hartford County, this historic village sits at an elevation of approximately 325 feet within the town of Canton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8128800, -72.9201000 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collinsville (-72.9201, 41.81288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
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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