Origin
Waterbury, CT
Late night in Waterbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterbury, CT to Morris, 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
25m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
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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Morris, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 12.8-mile drive from Waterbury to Morris, Connecticut, is a quick 25-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Watertown Avenue and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route offers a relaxed pace and plenty of flexibility for exploring either end of your trip. It's a straightforward local connection within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Watertown Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Benton Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Watertown Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Anderson Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Litchfield Road
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury, CT and Morris, 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
Continue on Watertown Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Watertown Avenue
4
Continue on CT 73
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Watertown Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CT 73
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on CT 63
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Litchfield Road
7
Continue on CT 63
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Watertown Road
8
Turn left onto Anderson Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Anderson Road
9
Turn right onto Benton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Benton Road
10
Turn left onto Benton Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Benton Road
11
Arrive at destination
Benton Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — 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
3
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Anderson Road
Turn left onto Anderson Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Benton Road
Turn right onto Benton Road
Navigation decision point
3
12 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Benton Road
Turn left onto Benton Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
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
Morris, CT
Late night in Morris on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 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
17 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
25m 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 on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, suggesting a more involved driving experience through varied local streets. The profile of this drive means you'll be making frequent adjustments, characteristic of navigating through towns and connecting local areas rather than cruising on a high-speed thoroughfare. This type of journey often involves passing through different neighborhood settings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Litchfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
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 25m drive. You will face about 5 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 11.2 miles (Anderson Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on Litchfield Road. 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: near the start (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Watertown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (Anderson Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Morris, 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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