Origin
Waterbury, CT
Late night in Waterbury on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterbury, CT to Collinsville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterbury, CT
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Collinsville, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.9-mile drive from Waterbury, CT to Collinsville, CT takes about 40 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With an 85% highway share, expect a quick journey primarily utilizing CT 8 and Litchfield Turnpike before reaching East Main Street in Collinsville. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical option for a short excursion. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a brief but efficient connection between two Connecticut towns. It's a practical choice when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 18.8 mi | 22m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Watertown Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maple Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 18.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury, CT and Collinsville, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
377 ft
·
6 sec
·
Watertown Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington
4
Merge onto CT 8
19 mi
·
22 min
·
CT 8
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 50
Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto US 202
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on US 202
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
8
Turn right onto CT 179
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
233 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maple Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto Center Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Center Street
11
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.8 — 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
|
West Main Street
Depart onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Watertown Avenue
Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
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 50
Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
4
31.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Maple Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
Litchfield Turnpike
(8.3 mi)
$0.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Collinsville, CT
Late night in Collinsville on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
40 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
40m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of the journey on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 18.8 miles on CT 8, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. The character is predominantly that of a functional roadway designed for efficient travel, rather than a winding scenic byway. While primarily highway, transitions onto Litchfield Turnpike and East Main Street will introduce more local road elements as you approach your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Litchfield Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
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 40m drive. You will face about 8 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 (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Watertown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.58 in tolls one way, starting with Litchfield Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Watertown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Collinsville, 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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