Springfield, Massachusetts to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.4 miles 71.5 km · straight line
57.8 miles estimated 93 km · driving distance
1h 10min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Massachusetts from Waterbury?

The distance from Springfield, Massachusetts to Waterbury is 44.4 miles (71.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located SSW of Springfield, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57.8 miles, taking about 1h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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. 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 Springfield, Massachusetts 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 Springfield, Massachusetts to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 10min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 24min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Massachusetts & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Springfield, Massachusetts
42.10°N, 72.59°W
America/New_York
25m 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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 560.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients