Valley Stream to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.6 miles 113.6 km · straight line
88.2 miles estimated 142 km · driving distance
1h 47min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Valley Stream from Waterbury?

The distance from Valley Stream to Waterbury is 70.6 miles (113.6 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located NNE of Valley Stream. By car, the driving distance is approximately 88.2 miles, taking about 1h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 47min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 8min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 42min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Valley Stream & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Valley Stream
40.66°N, 73.71°W
America/New_York
5m 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 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 352.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients