Origin
Hartford County, CT
Late night in Hartford County on Saturday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford County, CT to Waterbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford County, CT
David Kanigan
Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford County, CT to Waterbury, CT covers 31.9 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, Prospect Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 31.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and Prospect Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.2 miles on I 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Prospect Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 44 / Albany Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 31.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.8 miles (US 44 / Albany Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Prospect Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 44 / Albany Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 44 / Albany Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Prospect Avenue
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Navigation decision point
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 26.2 mi | 31m |
| Prospect Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Meadow Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kane Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Albany Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 26.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford County, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CT 189
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 44
495 ft
·
14 sec
·
Albany Avenue
4
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Prospect Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Kane Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kane Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 21
Toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Meadow Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Meadow Street
11
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Waterbury on Saturday
Local time
4:08 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
23 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
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hartford County, CT to Waterbury, CT covers 31.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, Prospect Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Hartford County, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 44 / Albany Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Prospect Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Hartford County, CT to Waterbury, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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