How far is Waterbury, CT from Poquonock Bridge, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Poquonock Bridge, CT is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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 01h 30m.
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.
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Poquonock Bridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Poquonock Bridge.
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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
18.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point
1244 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto North Road
3013 ft · 1 min · North Road
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Turn straight onto Newtown Road
2302 ft · 55 sec · Newtown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road
1261 ft · 31 sec · Fort Hill Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
713 ft · 32 sec · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
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 Poquonock Bridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Sunny leaving Waterbury and Sunny near Poquonock Bridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Poquonock Bridge?
The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 34.1 miles from Waterbury and 34.2 miles from Poquonock Bridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterbury and Sunny near Poquonock Bridge.
Stop Ideas Near Haddam
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 Haddam.
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Poquonock Bridge. Straight-line distance: 55.17 mi (88.79 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poquonock Bridge
Census designated place
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.3451000, -72.0248000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poquonock Bridge (-72.0248, 41.3451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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