How far is Boston, MA from Waterbury, VT?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Waterbury, VT is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.34 mi
03h 47m
Flight
161.14 mi
259.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.14 mi
Kilometers
259.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.34 mi
Kilometers
306.32 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Thu, Nov 5, 3:09 AM EST
Return by in Boston
Thu, Nov 5, 6:57 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-11-04T23:22
Arrive Waterbury
Thu, Nov 5, 3:09 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New London
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Boston
95 mi
01h 53m
To Waterbury
95.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 11:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 7:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Waterbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Waterbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ashburton Place

    64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place

    77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street

    574 ft · 24 sec · Bowdoin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    134 m · 22 sec · Cambridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sudbury Street

    1490 ft · 1 min · Sudbury Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Concord NH

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    124.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1523 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    748 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 100

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stowe Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stowe Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stowe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Waterbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
125 mi · 66%
I 93 North
56.4 mi · 30%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 4%
Stowe Street
0.75 mi
VT 100
0.29 mi
Sudbury Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
01h 53m from Boston
Leave By
9:24 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boston and Partly Sunny near Waterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to Waterbury?

The road trip is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95 miles from Boston and 95.3 miles from Waterbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.03 one way or $56.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boston and Partly Sunny near Waterbury.

Stop Ideas Near New London

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New London, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New London.

RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 161.14 mi (259.33 km).

Boston

#1 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

Town in Vermont

Population5,160
Coordinates44.3378300, -72.7562300
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Waterbury (-72.75623, 44.33783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.42 L · about $28.03
Round trip
$56.06
13.44 gal · 50.84 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $28.03 $56.06
Mid-grade $4.81 $32.35 $64.70
Premium $5.23 $35.11 $70.22
Diesel $6.32 $42.47 $84.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Nov 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Waterbury. The current time is 23:22:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.