How far is Waterbury, CT from Washington, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Washington, CT is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Washington.
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Start on West Main Street
1403 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Street
35 m · 2 sec · Riverside Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West: Danbury
2750 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 64, CT 63: Middlebury, Watertown
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Middlebury Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Middlebury Road
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Continue on Sherman Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Sherman Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street South
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street South
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Turn left onto Washington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Washington-Woodbury Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington-Woodbury Road
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Continue on Woodbury Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Road
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Continue on Green Hill Road
1065 ft · 24 sec · Green Hill Road
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Turn right onto Wykeham Road
113 m · 11 sec · Wykeham Road
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Turn left onto Old North Road
10 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Washington.
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.
CT 64
Take the exit slight right toward CT 64, CT 63: Middlebury, Watertown
3.67 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Washington?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Waterbury and 10 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbury
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 Woodbury.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Washington. Straight-line distance: 14.32 mi (23.04 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,419 |
| Coordinates | 41.6314800, -73.3106700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-73.31067, 41.63148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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