How far is Waterbury, CT from New Canaan, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to New Canaan, CT is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01h 01m.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and New Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and New Canaan.
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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
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
18 mi · 24 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
546 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto New Canaan Avenue
115 m · 7 sec · New Canaan Avenue
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Continue on New Norwalk Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Norwalk Road
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Turn left onto East Avenue
2925 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
74 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
728 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and New Canaan.
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 South
Merge slight right
23.7 mi · 00h 29m
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 Mostly Sunny near New Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to New Canaan?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Waterbury and 22.9 miles from New Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near New Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
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 Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and New Canaan. Straight-line distance: 36.56 mi (58.84 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Canaan
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,115 |
| Coordinates | 41.1467600, -73.4948400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Canaan (-73.49484, 41.14676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
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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