How far is Waterbury, CT from Madison, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Madison, CT is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 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
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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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Madison.
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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
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour
1100 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 67 East: Woodbridge
62 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto New Haven Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road
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Turn right onto Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Elm Street
2952 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2261 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 79: Madison, North Madison
1421 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Durham Road
2858 ft · 1 min · Durham Road
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
51 m · 11 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left
52 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 13 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 Madison.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Madison?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Waterbury and 20.9 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterbury and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
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 New Haven.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Madison. Straight-line distance: 30.36 mi (48.86 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 17,924 |
| Coordinates | 41.2795400, -72.5984300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-72.59843, 41.27954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
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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