Origin
Heritage Village, CT
Morning in Heritage Village on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heritage Village, CT to Waterbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heritage Village, CT
David Kanigan
Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 12.8-mile drive from Heritage Village to Waterbury, Connecticut, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 21 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for a local excursion. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this drive is perfectly suited as a day trip and does not require an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region and staying within Connecticut for the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Poverty Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chase Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heritage Village, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Hill Road
3
Continue on East Hill Road
296 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Hill Road
4
Continue on East Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Hill Road
5
Continue on Poverty Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Poverty Road
6
Turn left onto Main Street South
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street South
7
Continue on US 6; CT 67
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Main Street North
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street North
9
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
10
Merge onto I 84
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 84
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 18
Toward Chase Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Chase Parkway
454 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chase Parkway
13
Continue on Chase Parkway
398 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chase Parkway
14
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North
Continue onto US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
Navigation decision point
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Chase Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward Chase Parkway
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Chase Parkway
Turn right onto Chase Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Waterbury on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 70% of this drive. The main arteries guiding you are I 84, West Main Street, and East Hill Road. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 8.8 miles on I 84, which forms the backbone of this journey. This portion likely offers a steady pace, characteristic of interstate travel. The transition between these roads should be relatively smooth, keeping your time behind the wheel efficient.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and West Main Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on I 84. 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: at 1.7 miles (US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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