How far is Waterbury, CT from North Branford, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to North Branford, CT is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Town in Connecticut, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and North Branford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and North Branford.
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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
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 70: Cheshire
2586 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Waterbury Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1555 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
3.7 mi · 4 min · Whitney Avenue
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Take the exit right toward CT 40 South: North Haven
2210 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven
1830 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
1701 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Middletown Avenue
685 ft · 19 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Continue on Foxon Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Continue on Foxon Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and North Branford.
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.
Foxon Road
Continue on Foxon Road
5.53 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waterbury and Rain Showers Likely near North Branford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to North Branford?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Waterbury and 15.2 miles from North Branford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waterbury and Rain Showers Likely near North Branford.
Stop Ideas Near Hamden
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 Hamden.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and North Branford. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.9 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Branford
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 14,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.3276000, -72.7673200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Branford (-72.76732, 41.3276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
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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