Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenville, CT
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Waterbury, CT
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The drive from Glenville, CT to Waterbury, CT covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 8, I 95, Glenville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.6 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 29.6 mi | 36m |
| I 95 | 26.1 mi | 35m |
| Glenville Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Brookside Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Weaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Glenville, CT and Waterbury, CT.
Start on Weaver Street
At end of road, turn right onto Glenville Road
Turn slight right onto Brookside Drive
Turn right onto Field Point Road
Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive
Continue on Arch Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on CT 8; CT 25
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
Continue on CT 8
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Riverside Street
Continue on Riverside Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Glenville, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 59.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Downtown, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.69 one way
$19.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Glenville on Saturday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Waterbury on Saturday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
45°F
Fairfield, CT
30 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
60.2 mi in 1h 21m, mostly highway — 29.6 mi of that is on CT 8.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
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 60.2 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: at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
168 ft
Total Descent
185 ft
Highest Point
165 ft
Elevation Range
150 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glenville, CT to Waterbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Haven along the way.
New Haven
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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