Origin
Oxford, CT
Morning in Oxford on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, 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
21m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, CT
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Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or local excursion in the Northeast, the 13.8-mile journey from Oxford to Waterbury is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Oxford Road, Southford Road, and Strongtown Road, keeping your travel budget lean with an estimated fuel cost of just $2. Because there are no required stops, you can easily complete this transit in a single, efficient push. Whether you are heading into the city for business or running errands, this route offers a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Connecticut communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Oxford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Strongtown Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southford Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chase Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 6.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on this road
102 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Oxford Road
3
Continue on CT 67
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southford Road
4
Turn right onto CT 188
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Strongtown Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
6
Merge onto I 84
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 84
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 18
Toward Chase Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Chase Parkway
454 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chase Parkway
9
Continue on Chase Parkway
398 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chase Parkway
10
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 67 / Oxford Road
Turn left onto CT 67 / Oxford Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 East: Waterbury
Navigation decision point
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
7
12 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Chase Parkway
Turn right onto Chase Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:41 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
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?
This 13.8-mile stretch is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will find zero highway miles here, as the entire path relies on local roads that wind through the region. Since there is no longest stretch of open road to settle into, you should prepare for a constant series of turns and adjustments. The personality of this drive is distinctly local, prioritizing navigation through residential and commercial corridors over high-speed travel. Navigating these specific local roads provides a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 67 / Oxford Road.
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 21m 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 67 / Oxford Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Waterbury, CT
Full guide →Waterbury is a small city in Connecticut that calls itself Brass City because its industrial base was built on metal industries, including silver, but particularly brass. It is a pleasant city to visit, with a historic downtown, nearby parks, and culinary attractions like a chocolate factory and artisanal bakeries.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.5 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 (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 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: near the start (CT 67 / Oxford Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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