How far is Waterbury, CT from Salisbury, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Salisbury, CT is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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 Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Salisbury.
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Start on West Main Street
1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Torrington Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · North Street
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Continue on Hollenbeck Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hollenbeck Road
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Continue on Huntsville-South Canaan Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Huntsville-South Canaan Road
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Turn left onto Route 126
1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 126
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Continue on Main Street
1575 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Brewster Road
1228 ft · 27 sec · Brewster Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
2523 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Dugway Road
2056 ft · 59 sec · Dugway Road
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Turn right onto Brinton Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brinton Hill Road
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Continue on Brinton Hill Road
19 m · 3 sec · Brinton Hill Road
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Turn right onto Salmon Kill Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Salmon Kill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1325 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
799 ft · 27 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Salisbury.
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.
CT 8 North
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 23m
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 Sunny near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
West Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Waterbury and 22.2 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterbury and Sunny near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near West Torrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Bristol City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 35.02 mi (56.36 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salisbury
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,584 |
| Coordinates | 41.9834300, -73.4212300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-73.42123, 41.98343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
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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