How far is Preston City, CT from Waterbury, CT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Preston City and Waterbury is 55.76 miles (89.74 km).
Flight distance from Preston City, CT to Waterbury, CT is 55.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Preston City to Waterbury with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Preston City, Connecticut to Waterbury, Connecticut is: 74.9 miles (120.54 km) by car.
Driving from Preston City to Waterbury will take approximately 01 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Preston City
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 5000 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°31'44"N 71°58'26"W |
| Latitude | 41.5289900 |
| Longitude | -71.9739600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut. It is located on the Naugatuck River in southwestern Connecticut. Waterbury is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mattatuck Museum and the Waterbury Center for the Arts.
| Population | 106826 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°33'29"N 73°3'5"W |
| Latitude | 41.5581500 |
| Longitude | -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Waterbury: West Main Street (-73.051505,41.558157)
Estimated Travel Time Between Preston City and Waterbury
The distance between Preston City and Waterbury is 121 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Preston City and Waterbury. The current time is 08:57:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10 liters (2.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston City and Waterbury.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston City to Waterbury is $9.54 (diesel $12.09).
Connecticut gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.19 | $4.59 | $4.58 |
| Total | $9.54 | $11.07 | $12.13 | $12.09 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Connecticut ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.611 (Diesel $4.575) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Preston City and Waterbury (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
