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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Tariffville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Tariffville.
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Start on West Main Street
1383 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Street
2052 ft · 44 sec · Meadow Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Hartford
1901 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street
1617 ft · 49 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Queen Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterville Road
5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Nod Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Nod Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Road
1289 ft · 29 sec · Hartford Road
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Turn left onto East Weatogue Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Weatogue Street
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Continue on Terrys Plain Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Terrys Plain Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Quarry Road
1 mi · 2 min · Quarry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tariffville Road
1 km · 1 min · Tariffville Road
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Turn right onto Elm Street
2510 ft · 2 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartford Avenue
84 m · 11 sec · Hartford Avenue
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Turn right onto Tunxis Road
134 m · 15 sec · Tunxis Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Tariffville. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tariffville
Census designated place
| Population | 1,324 |
| Coordinates | 41.9087100, -72.7601000 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tariffville (-72.7601, 41.90871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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