How far is Waterbury, CT from Pemberwick, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Pemberwick, CT is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.57 mi
01h 22m
Flight
48.52 mi
78.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.52 mi
Kilometers
78.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.57 mi
Kilometers
97.48 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pemberwick
Fri, Nov 6, 11:57 PM EST
Return by in Waterbury
Sat, Nov 7, 1:20 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-11-06T22:35
Arrive Pemberwick
Fri, Nov 6, 11:57 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterbury
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bridgeport
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Waterbury
30.3 mi
00h 41m
To Pemberwick
30.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1403 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Riverside Street

    35 m · 2 sec · Riverside Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Riverside Street

    1863 ft · 40 sec · Riverside Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Delavan Avenue, Byram

    1285 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Byram Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Byram Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    56 m · 7 sec · Hillside Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Riverdale Avenue

    1426 ft · 1 min · Riverdale Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Caroline Place

    2712 ft · 2 min · Caroline Place

  13. 13

    Continue on Fletcher Avenue

    800 ft · 37 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Powell Street

    93 m · 13 sec · Powell Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Powell Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
29.9 mi · 49%
I 95 South
28.1 mi · 46%
Byram Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Caroline Place
0.51 mi · 1%
Riverside Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Riverdale Avenue
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight right

29.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeport
00h 41m from Waterbury
Leave By
3:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Waterbury and Heavy Rain near Pemberwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Waterbury and 30.3 miles from Pemberwick.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Waterbury and Heavy Rain near Pemberwick.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bridgeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 0.3 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 0.3 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.

RAIL

Bridgeport

525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

43 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Pemberwick. Straight-line distance: 48.52 mi (78.08 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pemberwick

Pemberwick is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0256500, -73.6606800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Pemberwick (-73.66068, 41.02565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.22 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.89 $10.47 $20.94
Premium $5.29 $11.33 $22.66
Diesel $6.40 $13.69 $27.37

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Pemberwick. The current time is 22:35:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.