Lorain to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

472.3 miles 760.1 km · straight line
566.8 miles estimated 912.1 km · driving distance
11h 24min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Lorain from Waterbury?

The distance from Lorain to Waterbury is 472.3 miles (760.1 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located E of Lorain. By car, the driving distance is approximately 566.8 miles, taking about 11h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Lorain in Ohio 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 Lorain 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 Lorain to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 24min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 41min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 50min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lorain & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Lorain
41.45°N, 82.18°W
America/New_York
186m 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 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients