How far is Waterbury, CT from Somers, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Somers, CT is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
53.85 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.94 mi
69.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.94 mi
Kilometers
69.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.66 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somers
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-05-12T19:22
Arrive Somers
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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 Hartford
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Waterbury
26.9 mi
00h 36m
To Somers
27 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Somers Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Tuesday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1383 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Meadow Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Hartford

    1901 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    14.2 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville

    963 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington

    917 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Talcottville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Union Street

    849 ft · 20 sec · Union Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Street

    565 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Somers Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Somers Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    116 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
40.5 mi · 75%
Somers Road
3.79 mi · 7%
Talcottville Road
2.77 mi · 5%
South Road
2.4 mi · 4%
West Road
2.14 mi · 4%
Windsor Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

17.1 mi · 00h 21m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hartford
00h 36m from Waterbury
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Sunny near Somers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Waterbury and 27 miles from Somers.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Hartford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Hartford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

5 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

19 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Somers. Straight-line distance: 42.94 mi (69.11 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Somers

City in Connecticut, USA

Population10,741
Coordinates41.9853700, -72.4462000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Somers (-72.4462, 41.98537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Somers. The current time is 19:22:40.

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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.