Origin
Waterbury, CT
Late night in Waterbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterbury, CT to Oxford, 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
20m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Oxford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Waterbury and Oxford, this 13.4-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate through Connecticut. The journey typically takes about 20 minutes, making it a straightforward drive that is easily completed within a single day. You will primarily utilize Riverside Street, I-84 West, and CT-188 to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $2, this is a highly economical route for your commute or local travel. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. It is an ideal trip for those who prefer a short, manageable drive without the need for overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Oxford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Strongtown Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Southford Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 6.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury, CT and Oxford, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Riverside Street
113 ft
·
1 sec
·
Riverside Street
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 West: Danbury
4
Merge onto I 84
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 16
Toward CT 188: Southford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CT 188
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Strongtown Road
7
Turn left onto CT 67; CT 188
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Southford Road
8
Continue on CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Oxford Road
9
Turn right
102 ft
·
7 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — 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.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn left onto Riverside Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CT 188: Southford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward CT 188: Southford
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Oxford, CT
Late night in Oxford on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
20m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be spending your time merging into heavy high-speed traffic. Instead, you will navigate local infrastructure that requires your full attention as the road conditions shift. The route relies on a series of turns that define the character of the journey from start to finish. You should prepare for a driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over long, uninterrupted stretches of asphalt.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on I 84. 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 0.3 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oxford, 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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