Origin
Burlington, CT
Late night in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Burlington, CT to Waterbury, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, CT
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Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
Burlington, CT to Waterbury, CT is 20 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Wolcott Road, Milford Street, and Burlington Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward journey ideal for a quick trip or an add-on to another nearby adventure. Given its minimal travel time and cost, this route offers a lot of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wolcott Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Milford Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Burlington Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Wolcott Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Long Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wolcott Road
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on this road
18 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CT 4
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Spielman Highway
3
Turn left onto CT 69
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Milford Street
4
Continue on CT 69
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Burlington Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 6; CT 69
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Street
6
Continue on CT 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CT 69
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolcott Street
8
Turn straight onto CT 69
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Wolcott Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CT 69
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolcott Street
10
Turn right onto Long Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Hill Road
11
Continue on Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Cherry Street
490 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cherry Street
13
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 4 / Spielman Highway
Turn right onto CT 4 / Spielman Highway
Navigation decision point
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 6; CT 69 / North Street
Turn right onto US 6; CT 69 / North Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 69 / West Street
Continue onto CT 69 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CT 69 / Wolcott Road
Turn straight onto CT 69 / Wolcott Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
19 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Cherry Street
At end of road, turn left onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Waterbury, CT
Late night in Waterbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 20 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 6.8 miles on Wolcott Road. Prepare for frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way through residential and commercial areas. The character of the drive is consistently local, offering a close-up view of the communities you pass through without the high speeds of interstate travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Wolcott Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 4 / Spielman Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 4 / Spielman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 6; CT 69 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (CT 69 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Wolcott Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 4 / Spielman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 6; CT 69 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (CT 69 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waterbury, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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