How far is Waterbury, CT from Newington, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Newington, CT is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Newington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Newington.
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Start on West Main Street
1383 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Street
2052 ft · 44 sec · Meadow Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Hartford
1901 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Newington
2899 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington
1137 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Newington.
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 84 East
Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Waterbury and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Newington?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Waterbury and 12.5 miles from Newington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Waterbury and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newington.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Newington. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.36 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newington
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 29,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.6978800, -72.7237100 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newington (-72.72371, 41.69788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
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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