How far is Waterbury, CT from Kent, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Kent, CT is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Kent.
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Start on West Main Street
1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue
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Continue on Watertown Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue
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Continue on Watertown Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Watertown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Watertown Road
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Turn left onto East Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Bantam Lake Road
3 mi · 5 min · Bantam Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bantam Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
1.2 km · 56 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1306 ft · 26 sec · Warren Road
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Continue on Woodville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Kent Road
3 mi · 5 min · Kent Road
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Continue on Segar Mountain Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Segar Mountain Road
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Turn straight onto South Kent Road
2424 ft · 48 sec · South Kent Road
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Continue on Maple Street
782 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
42 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn sharp left
24 m · 3 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 Kent.
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.
Segar Mountain Road
Continue on Segar Mountain Road
4.93 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Waterbury and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Kent?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Waterbury and 17.5 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Bantam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Plymouth Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bantam.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Kent. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.93 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 41.7248200, -73.4770700 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent (-73.47707, 41.72482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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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