Origin
West Torrington, CT
Morning in West Torrington on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Torrington, CT to Waterbury, 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
28m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Torrington, CT
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Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This short, 21.5-mile drive from West Torrington to Waterbury, Connecticut, is a quick 28-minute trip. It's a great option if you're looking for a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. With 87% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a mostly high-speed commute. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical choice. Since it's such a brief distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without any need for an overnight stay. It’s ideal for a quick hop between these two Connecticut locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 18.8 mi | 22m |
| North Elm Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Migeon Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mountain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 18.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on Mountain Road
96 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mountain Road
2
Turn left onto CT 4
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Migeon Avenue
3
Turn straight onto CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Columbus Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Columbus Street
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
Toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
6
Merge onto CT 8
19 mi
·
22 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 30D
Toward West Main Street, Downtown Waterbury
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 4 / Migeon Avenue
Turn left onto CT 4 / Migeon Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 4 / North Elm Street
Turn straight onto CT 4 / North Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward West Main Street, Downtown Waterbury
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 30D
Toward West Main Street, Downtown Waterbury
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Main Street
Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Waterbury, CT
Morning in Waterbury on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
15 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
28m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this drive, with 87% of the route utilizing faster roads. The primary arteries you'll follow include CT 8, North Elm Street, and Migeon Avenue, which often merge into or are part of the highway system. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 18.8 miles on CT 8, suggesting a period of uninterrupted travel. This profile indicates a drive characterized by efficient movement rather than winding scenic byways. You'll likely spend most of your time on well-maintained, higher-speed roadways.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 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 North Elm Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 4 / Migeon Avenue.
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 28m drive. You will face about 6 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 (CT 4 / Migeon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CT 4 / North Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 28m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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.
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 (CT 4 / Migeon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CT 4 / North Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Waterbury, 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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