How far is Waterbury, CT from Windham, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Windham, CT is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
63.8 mi
01h 23m
Flight
47.22 mi
75.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.22 mi
Kilometers
75.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.8 mi
Kilometers
102.67 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Glastonbury
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Waterbury
31.9 mi
00h 41m
To Windham
31.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden

    2821 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    132 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    1998 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

    1259 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic

    54 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Hampton Road

    158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Middletown Road

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: University of Connecticut, Storrs

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on South Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Frontage Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Storrs Road

    787 ft · 13 sec · Storrs Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2559 ft · 46 sec · Jackson Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    2678 ft · 2 min · Ash Street

  28. 28

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

    30 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1137 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Bricktop Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bricktop Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Brick Top Road

    977 ft · 28 sec · Brick Top Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Bricktop Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bricktop Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Scotland Road

    60 m · 4 sec · Scotland Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scotland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
13.5 mi · 21%
CT 2 East
10.9 mi · 17%
I 691 East
8.66 mi · 14%
Middletown Road
8.14 mi · 13%
I 84 East
7.55 mi · 12%
West Main Street
3.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 15m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glastonbury
00h 41m from Waterbury
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Waterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Glastonbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Waterbury and 31.9 miles from Windham.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Waterbury is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

9 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

16 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Windham. Straight-line distance: 47.22 mi (75.99 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Windham

Town in Connecticut

Population24,463
Coordinates41.6998200, -72.1570200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Windham (-72.15702, 41.69982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.88
Round trip
$17.75
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.88 $17.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.03 $20.06
Premium $4.86 $10.93 $21.86
Diesel $6.00 $13.49 $26.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Windham. The current time is 00:14:36.

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.