How far is Waterbury, CT from Tariffville, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Tariffville, CT is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
36.06 mi
00h 58m
Flight
28.5 mi
45.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.5 mi
Kilometers
45.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.04 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tariffville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:31 PM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-04-18T16:32
Arrive Tariffville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Waterbury
18 mi
00h 29m
To Tariffville
18 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street

    1617 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Queen Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Nod Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Nod Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hartford Road

    1289 ft · 29 sec · Hartford Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Weatogue Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Weatogue Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Terrys Plain Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Terrys Plain Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Quarry Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Quarry Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tariffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Tariffville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2510 ft · 2 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartford Avenue

    84 m · 11 sec · Hartford Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tunxis Road

    134 m · 15 sec · Tunxis Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tunxis Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
13.8 mi · 38%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 15%
Nod Road
3.08 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 7%
East Street
1.74 mi · 5%
East Weatogue Street
1.67 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 29m from Waterbury
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Mostly Cloudy near Tariffville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Waterbury and 18 miles from Tariffville.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Cloudy near Tariffville.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainville, 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 Plainville.

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Tariffville. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tariffville

Census designated place

Population1,324
Coordinates41.9087100, -72.7601000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Tariffville (-72.7601, 41.90871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Tariffville. The current time is 16:32:35.

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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.