Origin
Monroe, CT
Morning in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, 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
37m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, CT
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Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
Monroe, CT to Waterbury, CT is 25.2 miles and takes about 37 minutes via CT 8, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it a quick and efficient trip. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or an easy addition to a larger travel plan without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Leavenworth Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Howe Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Shelton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Elizabeth Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Seymour Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 16.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on Fan Hill Road
382 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fan Hill Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CT 111
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Monroe Turnpike
3
Enter roundabout onto CT 110
218 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shelton Road
4
Continue on CT 110
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelton Road
5
Continue on CT 110
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Leavenworth Road
6
Continue on CT 110
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Howe Avenue
7
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bridge Street
8
Turn right onto Thompson Place
262 ft
·
17 sec
·
Thompson Place
9
Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
10
Continue on Seymour Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Seymour Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
12
Merge onto CT 8
16 mi
·
19 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 8
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8
Exit 31
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 30B
Toward Downtown, Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Riverside Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Riverside Street
16
Continue on Riverside Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Riverside Street
17
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike
At end of road, turn right onto CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 110 / Shelton Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 110 / Shelton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Thompson Place
Turn right onto Thompson Place
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30B
Toward Downtown, Waterbury
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:11 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.
Temperature spread
1 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
37m 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 trip leans heavily on highway driving, with 65% of the route utilizing major roadways like CT 8. You'll experience a fairly continuous stretch of 16.2 miles on CT 8, offering a consistent pace. While the highway component dominates, the inclusion of Leavenworth Road and Howe Avenue suggests brief transitions onto local roads. Expect a generally efficient drive, with the character shifting from primarily highway to more local road segments as you approach your destination in Waterbury.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Leavenworth Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 110 / Shelton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.4 miles (Thompson Place): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on CT 8. 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 0.1 miles (CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 110 / Shelton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.4 miles (Thompson Place): Navigation decision point.
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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