New York to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

76.7 miles 123.4 km · straight line
91.9 miles actual route 147.9 km · driving distance
2h 12min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
40° NE bearing direction

How far is New York from Waterbury?

The distance from New York to Waterbury is 76.7 miles (123.4 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located NE of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 91.9 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — New York 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. 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 New York 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 New York to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 12min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 38min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~2h 5min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Waterbury

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 324.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM