Flint to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

552.5 miles 889.1 km · straight line
662.9 miles estimated 1066.9 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Flint from Waterbury?

The distance from Flint to Waterbury is 552.5 miles (889.1 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located E of Flint. By car, the driving distance is approximately 662.9 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Flint 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 Flint 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 Flint to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flint & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
229m 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 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients