Waterbury, CT Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Waterbury, CT is a local road trip base with 57 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 30 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Waterbury, CT spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

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Trip Routes

57

Longest Drive

79.5 mi

North Stonington, CT

Quickest Drive

17m

Terryville, CT

Plan Around Waterbury, CT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Waterbury, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

North Stonington, CT to Waterbury, CT 79.5 mi · 1h 41m Woodstock, CT to Waterbury, CT 76.3 mi · 1h 41m Poquonock Bridge, CT to Waterbury, CT 67.9 mi · 1h 29m Chaplin, CT to Waterbury, CT 67.1 mi · 1h 24m

Continue From Waterbury, CT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Waterbury, CT to Crystal Lake, CT 52.1 mi · 1h 10m Waterbury, CT to Colchester, CT 43 mi · 1h 6m Waterbury, CT to Barkhamsted, CT 37.9 mi · 51m Waterbury, CT to Southport, CT 36.5 mi · 47m

Trips from Waterbury, CT

Waterbury, CT to Crystal Lake, CT

52.1 mi 1h 10m

Waterbury, CT to Colchester, CT

43 mi 1h 6m

Waterbury, CT to Barkhamsted, CT

37.9 mi 51m

Waterbury, CT to Southport, CT

36.5 mi 47m

Waterbury, CT to Hartland, CT

36 mi 51m

Waterbury, CT to Glastonbury, CT

33.6 mi 44m

Waterbury, CT to Simsbury, CT

33.3 mi 51m

Waterbury, CT to Collinsville, CT

31.9 mi 40m

Waterbury, CT to Hartford, CT

30 mi 39m

Waterbury, CT to East Haven, CT

27.4 mi 41m

Waterbury, CT to New Britain, CT

21.5 mi 28m

Waterbury, CT to Oxford, CT

13.4 mi 20m

Waterbury, CT to Morris, CT

12.8 mi 25m

Waterbury, CT to Bethlehem, CT

12.7 mi 21m

Driving from Waterbury, CT

Expect an average of 30 miles and about 42m behind the wheel when leaving Waterbury, CT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 52 miles (1h 10m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Waterbury, CT include Crystal Lake, CT (52.1 mi, 1h 10m), Colchester, CT (43 mi, 1h 6m), Barkhamsted, CT (37.9 mi, 51m), Southport, CT (36.5 mi, 47m), and Hartland, CT (36 mi, 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 30-mile trip from Waterbury, CT, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Waterbury, CT and 43 routes heading into Waterbury, CT, covering 57 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 52 miles.

The longest mapped route from Waterbury, CT covers 52 miles and takes approximately 1h 10m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Waterbury, CT runs about 30 miles with a drive time of roughly 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 30-mile trip from Waterbury, CT costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Waterbury, CT include Crystal Lake, CT, Colchester, CT, Barkhamsted, CT and Southport, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.