How far is Waterbury, CT from Prospect, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Prospect, CT is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Prospect.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Prospect.
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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
831 ft · 20 sec · Meadow Street
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Turn left onto Grand Street
2162 ft · 42 sec · Grand Street
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Continue on Union Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Continue on Hamilton Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on New Haven Road
150 m · 14 sec · New Haven Road
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Turn left onto Union City Road
41 m · 3 sec · Union City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Prospect.
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.
Waterbury Road
Continue on Waterbury Road
1.89 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterbury and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Prospect.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Prospect?
The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Naugatuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Waterbury and 2.9 miles from Prospect.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waterbury and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Prospect.
Stop Ideas Near Naugatuck
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 Naugatuck.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Prospect. Straight-line distance: 5.39 mi (8.67 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prospect
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,755 |
| Coordinates | 41.5023200, -72.9787200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect (-72.97872, 41.50232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
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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