Ocean City to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

247.2 miles 397.9 km · straight line
309.1 miles estimated 497.4 km · driving distance
6h 13min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Ocean City from Waterbury?

The distance from Ocean City to Waterbury is 247.2 miles (397.9 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located NNE of Ocean City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 309.1 miles, taking about 6h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Ocean City in Maryland and Waterbury in Connecticut.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 13min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 28min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 54min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ocean City & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Ocean City
38.34°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
1m 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 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients