Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

200 miles 321.8 km · straight line
250 miles estimated 402.3 km · driving distance
5h 2min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Waterbury?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Waterbury is 200 miles (321.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located ENE of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 250 miles, taking about 5h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Waterbury in Connecticut.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 2min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 2min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 47min $30–$88* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 124.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients