How far is Waterbury, CT from Salmon Brook, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Salmon Brook, CT is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 03m.
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 Salmon Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Salmon Brook.
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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
27.5 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
847 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on New Hartford Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road
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Turn left onto Ripley Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ripley Hill Road
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Continue on Pleasant Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Saville Dam Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road
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Continue on East Hartland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hartland Road
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Turn right onto Gavitt Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gavitt Road
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Continue on Barkhamsted Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Barkhamsted Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartland Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Hartland Road
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Continue on West Granby Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Granby Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Granby Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Salmon Brook.
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
27.5 mi · 00h 34m
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 near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Salmon Brook?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 22.1 miles from Waterbury and 22.1 miles from Salmon Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Waterbury is Mostly Sunny.
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 Salmon Brook. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.13 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salmon Brook
Historical society in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 2,324 |
| Coordinates | 41.9564900, -72.7953700 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salmon Brook (-72.79537, 41.95649)
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 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
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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