How far is Waterbury, CT from Newtown, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Newtown, CT is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Newtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Newtown.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West: Danbury
2750 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Newtown, Sandy Hook
1770 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Church Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Turn left onto Queen Street
60 m · 13 sec · Queen Street
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Continue on Queen Street
47 m · 6 sec · Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Newtown.
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 West
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Newtown?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Waterbury and 9.3 miles from Newtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Stop Ideas Near Southbury
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 Southbury.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 16.41 mi (26.41 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newtown
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,953 |
| Coordinates | 41.4139800, -73.3034500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-73.30345, 41.41398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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