Franklin, Massachusetts to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

92.6 miles 149 km · straight line
115.8 miles estimated 186.3 km · driving distance
2h 20min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Massachusetts from Waterbury?

The distance from Franklin, Massachusetts to Waterbury is 92.6 miles (149 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located WSW of Franklin, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115.8 miles, taking about 2h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Waterbury in Connecticut.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Franklin, Massachusetts 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 Franklin, Massachusetts to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 20min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 48min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 13min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Massachusetts & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Franklin, Massachusetts
42.08°N, 71.40°W
America/New_York
92m 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 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 269 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients