Origin
Poquonock Bridge, CT
Late night in Poquonock Bridge on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Poquonock Bridge, 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
1h 29m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poquonock Bridge, CT
David Kanigan
Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Poquonock Bridge to Waterbury covers 74.3 miles across Connecticut, making for a straightforward day trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel splits. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the journey, keeping your logistics budget-friendly. Navigating this route involves staying off the major interstates, relying instead on local roads like Midway Oval, Vergennes Court, and Fort Hill Road. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a direct, local commute over the impersonal experience of a highway trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 23.3 mi | 27m |
| I 95 | 16.6 mi | 21m |
| I 691 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| I 84 | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Meriden Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Long Hill Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Poquonnock Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 23.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poquonock Bridge, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on this road
53 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Midway Oval
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Midway Oval
3
Turn right onto Vergennes Court
417 ft
·
24 sec
·
Vergennes Court
4
Turn left onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fort Hill Road
5
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Poquonnock Road
6
Continue on US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Hill Road
7
Continue on US 1; CT 12
384 ft
·
8 sec
·
Route 12
8
Take the exit onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 1
9
Merge onto I 95; US 1
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 95; US 1
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 69
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
12
Continue on CT 9
23 mi
·
27 min
·
CT 9
13
Turn left
150 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown
14
Continue on Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 66
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Meriden Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 691
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 691
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8B
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
18
Merge onto I 84
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 21
Toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Meadow Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Meadow Street
21
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Poquonock Bridge, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 20.3 and 66.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 69
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
6
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 8B
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
5
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
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 21
Toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Waterbury on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
34 mi in
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
2 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
1h 29m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating winding local streets that demand your full attention and steady focus. Because the path relies entirely on smaller thoroughfares, you will experience a constant, rhythmic change in scenery and road geometry. You won't find any long, monotonous stretches here; instead, the drive keeps you engaged with frequent turns and transitions. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that avoids the typical congestion and predictability of major regional corridors.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Poquonock Bridge, CT to Waterbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
20.3 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on CT 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Waterbury, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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