Columbus, Ohio to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

531.8 miles 855.9 km · straight line
632.8 miles actual route 1018.4 km · driving distance
11h 56min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Waterbury?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Waterbury is 531.8 miles (855.9 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located ENE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 632.8 miles, taking about 11h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio and Waterbury. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 56min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 19min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~15h 31min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM