Driving from New York City to Waterbury
Waterbury lies 123 km (77 mi) north-east of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 150 km (93 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| New York City | Waterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 108,802 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
Where to book car hire from New York City to Waterbury
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Staying in Waterbury
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Common questions
How far is Waterbury from New York City?
123 km (77 mi) in a straight line, north-east of New York City; by road roughly 150 km (93 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Waterbury by car?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Waterbury?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.