Meads to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

555.1 miles 893.4 km · straight line
666.2 miles estimated 1072.1 km · driving distance
13h 24min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Meads from Waterbury?

The distance from Meads to Waterbury is 555.1 miles (893.4 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located ENE of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 666.2 miles, taking about 13h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky and Waterbury in Connecticut.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Meads 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 Meads to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 24min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 5min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 25min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meads & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m 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 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients