Long Island to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Long Island from Waterbury?

The distance from Long Island to Waterbury is 53.3 miles (85.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located N of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 119.8 miles, taking about 2h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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. 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 Island and Waterbury. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.