Rochester, New Hampshire to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

160.5 miles 258.3 km · straight line
200.6 miles estimated 322.9 km · driving distance
4h 2min estimated drive time
$19 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Rochester, New Hampshire from Waterbury?

The distance from Rochester, New Hampshire to Waterbury is 160.5 miles (258.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located SW of Rochester, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 200.6 miles, taking about 4h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Rochester, New Hampshire in New Hampshire 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Rochester, New Hampshire 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 Rochester, New Hampshire to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 2min $19 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 50min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 50min $24–$70* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rochester, New Hampshire & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Rochester, New Hampshire
43.30°N, 70.98°W
America/New_York
70m 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 54 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 155.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients