Detroit to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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.
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Quick Facts
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