How far is Waterbury, CT from Easton, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Easton, CT is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.14 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.64 mi
39.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.64 mi
Kilometers
39.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.14 mi
Kilometers
54.94 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 Easton
Sun, May 31, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Sun, May 31, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-05-31T08:03
Arrive Easton
Sun, May 31, 8:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Derby
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Waterbury
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Easton
17.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1403 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Riverside Street

    35 m · 2 sec · Riverside Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Riverside Street

    1863 ft · 40 sec · Riverside Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Merritt Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton

    87 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    32 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Congress Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Congress Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Easton Turnpike

    57 m · 4 sec · Easton Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Sport Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sport Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
23.9 mi · 70%
Merritt Parkway
5.27 mi · 15%
Sport Hill Road
2.2 mi · 6%
Center Road
1.12 mi · 3%
CT 15 South
0.83 mi · 2%
Riverside Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight right

23.7 mi · 00h 29m

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
+9.4 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derby
00h 23m from Waterbury
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Easton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 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?

Derby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Waterbury and 17.1 miles from Easton.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Easton.

Stop Ideas Near Derby

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

18 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Easton. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.66 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Easton

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,466
Coordinates41.2528700, -73.2973400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Easton (-73.29734, 41.25287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.35 $10.70
Premium $4.86 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $6.00 $7.20 $14.39

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Easton. The current time is 08:03:32.

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.