Origin
Moodus, CT
Afternoon in Moodus on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moodus, 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
58m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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 3m
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.
Moodus, CT
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Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moodus, CT to Waterbury, CT covers 43.7 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Moodus Leesville Road, Leesville Road, Moodus Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moodus Leesville Road | — | — |
| Leesville Road | — | — |
| Moodus Road | — | — |
| Middle Haddam Road | — | — |
| Portland-Cobalt Road | — | — |
| Marlborough Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Grand Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Moodus Leesville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moodus, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on East Haddam Moodus Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Haddam Moodus Road
2
Keep slight right to continue on Moodus Leesville Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moodus Leesville Road
3
Turn straight onto Leesville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Leesville Road
4
Continue on Moodus Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Moodus Road
5
Continue on Middle Haddam Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Middle Haddam Road
6
Turn left onto Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
7
Continue on Marlborough Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Marlborough Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Prospect Street
11
Continue on Liberty Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Liberty Street
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Newfield Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Newfield Street
13
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
14
Continue on Meriden Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Meriden Road
15
Continue straight
7.8 mi
·
9 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 West: Waterbury
17
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
9 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Meadow Street, Bank Street
19
Turn right onto Meadow Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Meadow Street
20
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Moodus, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Waterbury, CT
Afternoon in Waterbury on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
22 mi in
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
1 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?
43.7 mi in 58m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Moodus Leesville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Moodus, CT to Waterbury, CT is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moodus, CT to Waterbury, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 43.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moodus, CT to Waterbury, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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