How far is Waterbury, CT from Norfolk, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Norfolk, CT is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Norfolk.
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Start on West Main Street
1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Turn right onto Norfolk Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Norfolk Road
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Continue on Hall Meadow Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hall Meadow Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
6.2 mi · 12 min · Litchfield Road
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Merge slight right onto Greenwoods Road West
1745 ft · 60 sec · Greenwoods Road West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwoods Road West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Norfolk.
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 North
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waterbury and Rain Showers Likely near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Waterbury and 17.6 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waterbury and Rain Showers Likely near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Torrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Bristol City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 31.09 mi (50.04 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 41.9939800, -73.2020600 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norfolk (-73.20206, 41.99398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
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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