Detroit to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

516.1 miles 830.6 km · straight line
686.7 miles actual route 1105.1 km · driving distance
12h 53min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Waterbury?

The distance from Detroit to Waterbury is 516.1 miles (830.6 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 686.7 miles, taking about 12h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 53min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 28min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~16h 45min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM