How far is Waterbury, CT from Noank, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Noank, CT is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
70.67 mi
01h 34m
Flight
57.2 mi
92.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.2 mi
Kilometers
92.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.67 mi
Kilometers
113.73 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
35.3 mi
00h 47m
To Noank
35.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Noank.

  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

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point

    1244 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Road

    3013 ft · 1 min · North Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Newtown Road

    2302 ft · 55 sec · Newtown Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fort Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Groton Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Brook Street

    2065 ft · 1 min · Brook Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    1254 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
23.4 mi · 33%
I 95 North
19.5 mi · 28%
I 691 East
15.6 mi · 22%
I 84 East
7.55 mi · 11%
Groton Long Point Road
1.21 mi · 2%
Fort Hill Road
0.92 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haddam
00h 47m from Waterbury
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waterbury and Chance Rain Showers near Noank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Noank?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 35.3 miles from Waterbury and 35.4 miles from Noank.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waterbury and Chance Rain Showers near Noank.

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 Noank. Straight-line distance: 57.2 mi (92.06 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Noank

#2 Noank

Census designated place

Population1,796
Coordinates41.3278800, -71.9906300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Noank (-71.99063, 41.32788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.82 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.86 $12.10 $24.19
Diesel $6.00 $14.93 $29.87

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Noank. The current time is 08:16:04.

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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.