How far is Waterbury, CT from Sharon, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Sharon, CT is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.99 mi
01h 04m
Flight
31.2 mi
50.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.2 mi
Kilometers
50.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.99 mi
Kilometers
70.79 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 PM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-04-23T13:42
Arrive Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
West Torrington
CT

Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Waterbury
22 mi
00h 32m
To Sharon
22 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Sharon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Sharon.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Watertown Avenue

    115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Torrington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharon Turnpike

    20 m · 1 sec · Sharon Turnpike

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Bunker Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bunker Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cemetery Hill Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Cemetery Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Furnace Brook Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Furnace Brook Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Kent Road

    594 ft · 10 sec · Kent Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cornwall Bridge Road

    653 ft · 11 sec · Cornwall Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Cornwall Bridge Road

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Cornwall Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1108 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Sharon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
19.1 mi · 43%
Cornwall Bridge Road
7.77 mi · 18%
Sharon Turnpike
3.64 mi · 8%
Furnace Brook Road
3.42 mi · 8%
Goshen Road
2.54 mi · 6%
Torrington Road
2.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Torrington
00h 32m from Waterbury
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Sharon?

The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 miles from Waterbury and 22 miles from Sharon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Stop Ideas Near West Torrington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Bristol City Hall

Bristol , CT
111 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
Rating 4.2/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Torrington.

RAIL

Berlin

37 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

39 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

42 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

42 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 31.2 mi (50.21 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Sharon

#2 Sharon

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population2,691
Coordinates41.8792600, -73.4767900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Sharon (-73.47679, 41.87926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Sharon. The current time is 13:42:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.