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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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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on West Main Street
1403 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Street
35 m · 2 sec · Riverside Street
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Continue on Riverside Street
1863 ft · 40 sec · Riverside Street
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Congress Street
128 m · 16 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Easton Turnpike
57 m · 4 sec · Easton Turnpike
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Continue on Sport Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sport Hill Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Easton.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Derby.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Easton. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.66 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Easton
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,466 |
| Coordinates | 41.2528700, -73.2973400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Easton (-73.29734, 41.25287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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