Origin
Terryville, CT
Morning in Terryville on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terryville, 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
17m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terryville, CT
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Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This short, 12.4-mile drive from Terryville to Waterbury, Connecticut, is easily manageable in just about 17 minutes, making it perfect for a quick day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, you won't need to budget much for gas. The route primarily utilizes US 6, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Connecticut. Its highway-focused profile means you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads. Given its brevity, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay and can be completed with flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terryville, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on US 6
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
2
Take the exit onto US 6
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 6
Toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 30D
Toward West Main Street, Downtown Waterbury
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: 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.
Toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward West Main Street, Downtown Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30D
Toward West Main Street, Downtown Waterbury
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Main Street
Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$3.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
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 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
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
10:19 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with about 70% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles along US 6, providing a solid period of consistent travel. You'll navigate through Main Street and West Main Street, which likely offer a change of pace from the more direct highway segments. This route offers a blend, leaning heavily towards the efficiency of highway driving while still incorporating some local road elements.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on US 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Terryville, CT to Waterbury, CT is easy. At 17m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.4 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 (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on US 6. 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 3.1 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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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