Origin
South Windham, CT
Afternoon in South Windham on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Windham, 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
1h 18m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Windham, CT to Waterbury, CT covers 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Windham Road, Pleasant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Windham Road | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Mountain Street | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Columbia Avenue | — | — |
| Willimantic Road | — | — |
| Middletown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on the route
144 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
312 ft
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Windham Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Windham Road
4
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
5
Turn right onto Mountain Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mountain Street
6
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Keep slight left to continue on Columbia Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Avenue
9
Continue on Willimantic Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Willimantic Road
10
Keep left to continue on Middletown Road
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Middletown Road
11
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on West Main Street
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
14
Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
CT 2 West: Hartford
15
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 3 South: Wethersfield
17
Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
CT 3 South: Wethersfield
18
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
19
Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 91 South: New Haven
20
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
22
Merge slight left
7.7 mi
·
8 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 West: Waterbury
24
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
9 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Meadow Street, Bank Street
26
Turn right onto Meadow Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Meadow Street
27
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from South Windham, 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
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
2:03 PM
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
15 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
1h 18m 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?
63.8 mi in 1h 18m 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.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
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 South Windham, CT to Waterbury, CT is easy. At 1h 18m 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 South Windham, 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 1h 18m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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 South Windham, 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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