How far is Waterbury, CT from Seymour, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Seymour, CT is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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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 Seymour.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Seymour.
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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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Continue on Riverside Street
1863 ft · 40 sec · Riverside Street
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour
1100 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 67 West: Bank Road, Seymour, Oxford
131 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Derby Street
1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street
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Continue on Bank Street
571 ft · 13 sec · Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Seymour.
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 South
Merge slight right
11 mi · 00h 13m
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 leaving Waterbury and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Seymour?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 6.3 miles from Waterbury and 6.2 miles from Seymour.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.
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 Seymour. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.06 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seymour
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 16,326 |
| Coordinates | 41.3967600, -73.0759400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seymour (-73.07594, 41.39676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
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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