Waterbury to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.6 miles 129.7 km · straight line
100.7 miles estimated 162.1 km · driving distance
2h 2min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Waterbury from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Waterbury to Worcester, Massachusetts is 80.6 miles (129.7 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located NE of Waterbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.7 miles, taking about 2h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Waterbury in Connecticut and Worcester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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 Waterbury and Worcester, Massachusetts. 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 Waterbury to Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 2min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 26min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 56min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Waterbury & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Waterbury
41.56°N, 73.05°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
Worcester, Massachusetts
42.26°N, 71.80°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 309 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients