How far is Waterbury, CT from East Brooklyn, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to East Brooklyn, CT is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
78.58 mi
01h 40m
Flight
61.8 mi
99.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.46 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.58 mi
Kilometers
126.47 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Wed, Apr 15, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-04-15T07:00
Arrive East Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Terramuggus
CT

Census designated place

From Waterbury
39.3 mi
00h 50m
To East Brooklyn
39.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
East Brooklyn Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Wednesday
Using Putnam as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and East 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

    Continue on Providence Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Providence Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Day Street

    75 m · 15 sec · Day Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    81 m · 14 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Ventura Drive

    1004 ft · 44 sec · Ventura Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ventura Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and East 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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
13.5 mi · 17%
Middletown Road
12.7 mi · 16%
CT 2 East
10.9 mi · 14%
I 691 East
8.66 mi · 11%
I 84 East
7.55 mi · 10%
Hartford Road
3.77 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terramuggus
00h 50m from Waterbury
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterbury and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Waterbury and 39.3 miles from East Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and East Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 61.8 mi (99.46 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 East Brooklyn

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,638
Coordinates41.7967700, -71.8972900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: East Brooklyn (-71.89729, 41.79677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.35 $24.69
Premium $4.86 $13.46 $26.91
Diesel $6.00 $16.61 $33.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and East Brooklyn. The current time is 07:00:05.

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.