Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
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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Kent, CT
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The drive from Waterbury, CT to Kent, CT covers 34.9 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Segar Mountain Road, Litchfield Road, Bantam Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on Segar Mountain Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Segar Mountain Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Litchfield Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Bantam Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Kent Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Bantam Lake Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Woodville Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury, CT and Kent, CT.
Start on West Main Street
Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
Continue on Watertown Avenue
Continue on CT 73
Continue on CT 73
Continue on CT 63
Continue on CT 63
Turn left onto CT 109
Keep slight right at fork onto Bantam Lake Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
Continue on US 202
Turn right onto CT 341
Continue on CT 341
Continue on CT 45; CT 341
Continue on CT 45; CT 341
Continue on CT 341
Turn straight onto CT 341
Continue on CT 341
Turn right onto US 7
Turn sharp left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Waterbury, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto Bantam Lake Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn left onto US 202 / Bantam Road
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| premium | $5.07 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Waterbury on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Kent on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
56°F
Litchfield, CT
17 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
34.9 mi in 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m 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 (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Watertown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Bantam Lake Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,035 ft
Total Descent
911 ft
Highest Point
1,243 ft
~27.4 mi in
Elevation Range
972 ft
Founded 1686
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.
Top landmarks
Founded 1739
Kent is a lovely town in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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