How far is Waterbury, CT from Long Hill, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Long Hill, CT is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
66.37 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.63 mi
86.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.63 mi
Kilometers
86.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.37 mi
Kilometers
106.81 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Hill
Sat, May 30, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Sat, May 30, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-05-30T06:27
Arrive Long Hill
Sat, May 30, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Haddam
CT

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Waterbury
33.1 mi
00h 44m
To Long Hill
33.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
22 to 26 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Long Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1383 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Meadow Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Hartford

    1901 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden

    2821 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven

    40 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Thames Street, Downtown Groton

    676 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Drozdyk Drive

    1972 ft · 56 sec · Drozdyk Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Drozdyk Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
23.4 mi · 35%
I 95 North
16.8 mi · 25%
I 691 East
15.6 mi · 24%
I 84 East
7.55 mi · 11%
US 1 North
1.96 mi · 3%
Meadow Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Merge slight left

23.3 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haddam
00h 44m from Waterbury
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Long Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Long Hill?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Haddam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Waterbury and 33.2 miles from Long Hill.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Long Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Haddam

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

23 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

25 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

27 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Long Hill. Straight-line distance: 53.63 mi (86.31 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Long Hill

Census designated place

Population4,205
Coordinates41.3539900, -72.0523000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Long Hill (-72.0523, 41.35399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.46
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.23 $18.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.43 $20.86
Premium $4.86 $11.37 $22.74
Diesel $6.00 $14.03 $28.07

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Long Hill. The current time is 06:27:56.

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.