How far is Waterbury, CT from Goshen, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Goshen, CT is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Goshen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Goshen.
-
1
Start on West Main Street
1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue
-
3
Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington
1474 ft · 36 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 23 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1439 ft · 42 sec
-
6
Turn left onto East Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street
-
7
Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
-
8
Continue on Goshen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
-
9
Continue on Torrington Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Middle Street
43 m · 3 sec · Old Middle Street
-
11
Exit the roundabout onto Old Middle Street
26 m · 9 sec · Old Middle Street
-
12
Continue on Old Middle Street
18 m · 1 sec · Old Middle Street
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Middle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Goshen.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Waterbury and Sunny near Goshen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Goshen?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Waterbury and 13.1 miles from Goshen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Waterbury and Sunny near Goshen.
Stop Ideas Near Thomaston
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 Thomaston.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goshen
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 2,856 |
| Coordinates | 41.8317600, -73.2251100 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goshen (-73.22511, 41.83176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.