How far is Waterbury, CT from Old Lyme, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Old Lyme, CT is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Old Lyme.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Old Lyme.
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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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4
Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden
2821 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
40 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2638 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, CT 156: Old Lyme
1083 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Shore Road
2375 ft · 54 sec · Shore Road
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Turn left onto Ferry Road
1603 ft · 1 min · Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lyme Street
1199 ft · 45 sec · Lyme Street
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Turn right onto Library Lane
63 m · 14 sec · Library Lane
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Turn left
10 m · 2 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 Old Lyme.
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 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Old Lyme.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Old Lyme?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Waterbury and 24.8 miles from Old Lyme.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Old Lyme.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Old Lyme. Straight-line distance: 41 mi (65.98 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Lyme
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,280 |
| Coordinates | 41.3159300, -72.3289700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Lyme (-72.32897, 41.31593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
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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