Day trip from Hartford to Waterbury
Waterbury lies 38 km (24 mi) south-west of Hartford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 38 km (24 mi) apart, Waterbury is a realistic day trip from Hartford: about 37 min each way by road.
| Hartford | Waterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 121,054 | 108,802 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 06101–06199 | 06701–06749 |
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Common questions
How far is Waterbury from Hartford?
38 km (24 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hartford; by road roughly 46 km (29 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hartford to Waterbury by road?
About 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hartford and Waterbury?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.