How far is Woodmont, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Woodmont, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodmont and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodmont and Waterbury.
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Start on Hawley Avenue
52 m · 13 sec · Hawley Avenue
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Turn left onto Devoll Street
640 ft · 29 sec · Devoll Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Haven Avenue
1235 ft · 32 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Turn right onto Merwin Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Merwin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oxford Road
1996 ft · 40 sec · Oxford Road
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Continue on Marsh Hill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Marsh Hill Road
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Turn right onto Indian River Road
2761 ft · 57 sec · Indian River Road
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Turn straight onto Racebrook Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Racebrook Road
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Turn left onto Rimmon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Rimmon Road
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Turn right onto Maple Street
2 mi · 4 min · Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1939 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Derby Street
152 m · 11 sec · Derby Street
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Continue on New Haven Road
615 ft · 16 sec · New Haven Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
1893 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Waterbury
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverside Street
1001 ft · 24 sec · Riverside Street
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Continue on Riverside Street
892 ft · 24 sec · Riverside Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1029 ft · 34 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 Woodmont 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 North
Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodmont 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 Woodmont to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Woodmont and 14.9 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Seymour
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 Seymour.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodmont and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 23.01 mi (37.03 km).
#1 Woodmont
Borough in Milford, Connecticut
| Population | 1,522 |
| Coordinates | 41.2281500, -72.9914900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
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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