Lake Ridge to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299.4 miles 481.8 km · straight line
374.3 miles estimated 602.3 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Lake Ridge from Waterbury?

The distance from Lake Ridge to Waterbury is 299.4 miles (481.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located NE of Lake Ridge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.3 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Lake Ridge in Virginia and Waterbury in Connecticut.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Ridge & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Lake Ridge
38.69°N, 77.30°W
America/New_York
85m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients