Long Branch to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

99.6 miles 160.3 km · straight line
124.5 miles estimated 200.4 km · driving distance
2h 30min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Long Branch from Waterbury?

The distance from Long Branch to Waterbury is 99.6 miles (160.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located NNE of Long Branch. By car, the driving distance is approximately 124.5 miles, taking about 2h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Long Branch in New Jersey 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. 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 Long Branch 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 Long Branch to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 30min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 0min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $15–$44* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Branch & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Long Branch
40.30°N, 73.99°W
America/New_York
6m 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 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 250 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients