Origin
Southington, CT
Morning in Southington on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Southington, 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
17m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southington, CT
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Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
Southington, CT to Waterbury, CT is 12.2 miles and takes about 17 minutes via I 84, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Connecticut and the Northeast region, making it a straightforward connection between two nearby cities. It's a quick drive, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for this to be a simple transit, not a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Meadow Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Marion Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Meriden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on CT 120
40 ft
·
9 sec
·
Meriden Avenue
2
Turn left onto CT 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on Marion Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Marion Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 84
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 21
Toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Meadow Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Meadow Street
9
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — 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 10 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 10 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Meadow Street
Turn right onto Meadow Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
11:20 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
17m 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 mostly highway, with 74% of it on I 84. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9 miles on I 84 before transitioning to surface streets like Main Street and West Main Street. Expect a typical highway driving experience for most of the trip, with a higher volume of exits and merging traffic as you approach Waterbury. The shift to city streets will bring a change in pace and traffic patterns.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 10 / Main Street.
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 17m drive. You will face about 6 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 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 17m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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