Miami to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1165 miles 1874.9 km · straight line
1370 miles actual route 2204.8 km · driving distance
26h 4min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Miami from Waterbury?

The distance from Miami to Waterbury is 1165 miles (1874.9 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located NNE of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1370 miles, taking about 26h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Miami 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.

How to Get from Miami to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 4min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 17min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~33h 53min $164–$479* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM