How far is Waterbury, CT from Redding, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Redding, CT is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Redding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Redding.
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Start on West Main Street
1403 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Street
35 m · 2 sec · Riverside Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West: Danbury
2750 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Newtown, Sandy Hook
1770 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Church Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Turn left onto Queen Street
1360 ft · 39 sec · Queen Street
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Turn right onto Glover Avenue
1292 ft · 40 sec · Glover Avenue
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Continue on Sugar Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sugar Street
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Turn slight left onto Key Rock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Key Rock Road
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Continue on Poverty Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Poverty Hollow Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Hill Road
3002 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Cross Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Redding.
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.
I 84 West
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 20m
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 Redding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Redding?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Waterbury and 14.3 miles from Redding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Redding.
Stop Ideas Near Newtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Waterbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newtown.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Redding. Straight-line distance: 24.65 mi (39.67 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redding
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3026000, -73.3834500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redding (-73.38345, 41.3026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
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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