How far is Waterbury, CT from Quinebaug, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Quinebaug, CT is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Quinebaug.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Quinebaug.
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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
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
14.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 190: Union
1056 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Buckley Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway
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Turn right onto Bigelow Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lawson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Quinebaug Road
43 m · 3 sec · Quinebaug Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quinebaug Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Quinebaug.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Partly Sunny near Quinebaug.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Quinebaug?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Waterbury and 38.3 miles from Quinebaug.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.65 one way or $21.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterbury and Partly Sunny near Quinebaug.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Quinebaug. Straight-line distance: 65.24 mi (104.99 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quinebaug
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,133 |
| Coordinates | 42.0237100, -71.9498000 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quinebaug (-71.9498, 42.02371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.12 | $26.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
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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