How far is West Simsbury, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from West Simsbury, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Simsbury and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Simsbury and Waterbury.
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Start on Farms Village Road
19 m · 6 sec · Farms Village Road
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Turn left onto West Mountain Road
1101 ft · 38 sec · West Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Mountain Road
1035 ft · 31 sec · West Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Shingle Mill Road
2756 ft · 2 min · Shingle Mill Road
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Turn left onto Woodchuck Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · Woodchuck Hill Road
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Continue on North Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Brook Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Cherry Brook Road
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Continue on River Road
780 ft · 23 sec · River Road
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp left toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Downtown Waterbury
1779 ft · 53 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
1405 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Simsbury and Waterbury.
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 8 South
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Simsbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Simsbury to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from West Simsbury and 24.6 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Simsbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Torrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Bristol City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Simsbury and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.53 km).
#1 West Simsbury
Census designated place
| Population | 2,447 |
| Coordinates | 41.8731500, -72.8581500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
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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