Ann Arbor to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.5 miles 887.5 km · straight line
661.8 miles estimated 1065 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Waterbury?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Waterbury is 551.5 miles (887.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located E of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 661.8 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Waterbury in Connecticut.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Waterbury. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $79–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Waterbury
41.56°N, 73.05°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients