How far is Lisbon, CT from Waterford, MI?
The driving distance from Lisbon, CT to Waterford, MI is about 781.3 miles (1257.4 km), with a travel time of about 14h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 588.4 miles (946.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lisbon and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon and Waterford.
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Start on the route
103 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
87 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newent Road
914 ft · 23 sec · Newent Road
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Turn left onto South Burnham Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Burnham Highway
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Take the ramp right
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hartford, Colchester
1118 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Town Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street
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Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
31 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
3188 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
1412 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight right
128.8 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
35 mi · 42 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
272 mi · 4 hr 54 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
115.6 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
1776 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Detroit
2957 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Flint
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
34.7 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 5 North
3113 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
59 m · 11 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1099 ft · 21 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
3233 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
40 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1589 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Road
52 m · 4 sec · Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Road
2597 ft · 53 sec · Martin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road
1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · South Williams Lake Road
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Turn left onto David K Drive
1626 ft · 1 min · David K Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · David K Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon and Waterford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
272 mi · 04h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lisbon and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lisbon to Waterford?
The road trip is about 781.3 miles (1257.4 km) and usually takes 14h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 390 miles from Lisbon and 391.2 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 588.4 miles (946.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 192.9 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $114.36 one way or $228.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 245 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lisbon and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Coaldale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coaldale.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 588.35 mi (946.86 km).
#1 Lisbon
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 4,238 |
| Coordinates | 41.6039900, -72.0117400 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterford
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
| Population | 75,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.6930300, -83.4118100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-83.41181, 42.69303)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $114.36 | $228.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $133.47 | $266.93 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $144.11 | $288.22 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $174.77 | $349.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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