How far is Waterbury, CT from Sherman, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Sherman, CT is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
31.69 mi
00h 55m
Flight
23.01 mi
37.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.01 mi
Kilometers
37.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.69 mi
Kilometers
51 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Tue, May 5, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-05-05T00:25
Arrive Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Heritage Village
CT

Census designated place

From Waterbury
15.8 mi
00h 27m
To Sherman
15.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1403 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Riverside Street

    35 m · 2 sec · Riverside Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West: Danbury

    2750 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury

    860 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Roxbury Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southbury Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Southbury Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    743 ft · 20 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Wellers Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wellers Bridge Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Road

    1 km · 1 min · Baker Road

  12. 12

    Continue on New Milford Road East

    3 mi · 5 min · New Milford Road East

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridgewater Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridgewater Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Prospect Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 41 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kent Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Kent Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sherman Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sherman Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 37 East

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 37 East

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
10.2 mi · 32%
Southbury Road
4.11 mi · 13%
New Milford Road East
2.96 mi · 9%
Kent Road
2.68 mi · 8%
Roxbury Road
2.57 mi · 8%
Sherman Road
1.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

9.63 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heritage Village
00h 27m from Waterbury
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Heritage Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Waterbury and 15.8 miles from Sherman.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Heritage Village

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 Heritage Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 14.9 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Waterbury City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Waterbury City Hall

Waterbury , CT
235 Grand St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Rating 4.3/5 53 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Heritage Village.

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

35 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

35 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

37 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 23.01 mi (37.03 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Sherman

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,610
Coordinates41.5792600, -73.4956800
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Sherman (-73.49568, 41.57926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.42
Round trip
$8.84
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.42 $8.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.99 $9.98
Premium $4.86 $5.44 $10.88
Diesel $6.00 $6.72 $13.43

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Sherman. The current time is 00:25:59.

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.