Port Chester to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

50 miles 80.4 km · straight line
64.9 miles estimated 104.5 km · driving distance
1h 18min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Port Chester from Waterbury?

The distance from Port Chester to Waterbury is 50 miles (80.4 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located NE of Port Chester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.9 miles, taking about 1h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Port Chester 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 Port Chester 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 Port Chester to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 18min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 34min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Port Chester & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Port Chester
41.00°N, 73.67°W
America/New_York
13m 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 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 498.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients