Origin
Waterbury, CT
Morning in Waterbury on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterbury, CT to Tariffville, 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
58m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Tariffville, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Waterbury, CT to Tariffville, CT is 36.1 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 84 and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Connecticut, making it an easy same-day trip. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and local driving as you head north. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a scenic detour without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| Waterville Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Nod Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Weatogue Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Queen Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 13.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury, CT and Tariffville, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto Meadow Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Meadow Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
4
Merge onto I 84
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 32
Toward CT 10: Queen Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn sharp right onto CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on CT 10
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterville Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Nod Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Nod Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CT 185
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hartford Road
13
Turn left onto East Weatogue Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Weatogue Street
14
Continue on Terrys Plain Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Terrys Plain Road
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Quarry Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Quarry Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto CT 315
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tariffville Road
17
Turn right onto CT 315
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto CT 189
274 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hartford Avenue
19
Turn right onto Tunxis Road
439 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tunxis Road
20
Arrive at destination
Tunxis Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 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
14.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CT 10: Queen Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 32
Toward CT 10: Queen Street
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CT 10 / Queen Street
Turn sharp right onto CT 10 / Queen Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CT 189 / Hartford Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CT 189 / Hartford Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
36 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Tunxis Road
Turn right onto Tunxis Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.91 | $13.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Tariffville, CT
Morning in Tariffville on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 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
58m 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 a mixed bag, with 37% of it on the highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13.4 miles on I 84 before transitioning to surface roads like Waterville Road and Nod Road. Expect to navigate through areas with a higher density of exits and merges on the interstate, followed by more local traffic patterns once you leave the highway.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 84.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (CT 10 / Queen Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Waterbury, CT
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tariffville, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (CT 10 / Queen Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail and 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 Tariffville, 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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