How far is Waterbury, CT from Hartland, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Hartland, CT is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
36.04 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.49 mi
49.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.49 mi
Kilometers
49.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.04 mi
Kilometers
58 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartland
Wed, May 13, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Thu, May 14, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-05-13T23:07
Arrive Hartland
Wed, May 13, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Torrington
CT

City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

From Waterbury
18 mi
00h 25m
To Hartland
18 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
Hartland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Winsted as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Watertown Avenue

    115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1752 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Park Place

    939 ft · 27 sec · Park Place

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Riverton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Riverton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    645 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1681 ft · 42 sec · East River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Riverton Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Riverton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Center Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
27.8 mi · 77%
Riverton Road
5.37 mi · 15%
North Main Street
1.67 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.33 mi · 1%
East River Road
0.32 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 North

Merge slight left

27.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Torrington
00h 25m from Waterbury
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterbury and Rain Showers Likely near Hartland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Waterbury and 18 miles from Hartland.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waterbury and Rain Showers Likely near Hartland.

Stop Ideas Near Torrington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Bristol City Hall

Bristol , CT
111 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
Rating 4.2/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.

RAIL

Berlin

35 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

37 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

39 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

40 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Hartland. Straight-line distance: 30.49 mi (49.07 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Hartland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,113
Coordinates41.9962100, -72.9795500
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Hartland (-72.97955, 41.99621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Hartland. The current time is 23:07:12.

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.