How far is Waterford, MI from Lisbon, CT?
The driving distance from Waterford, MI to Lisbon, CT is about 781.4 miles (1257.6 km), with a travel time of about 14h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 588.4 miles (946.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 51m.
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
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Lisbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Lisbon.
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Start on David K Drive
1626 ft · 1 min · David K Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Williams Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake 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 Martin Road
2592 ft · 49 sec · Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
47 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1598 ft · 30 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
3199 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
45 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1082 ft · 20 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Haggerty Connector
51 m · 9 sec · Haggerty Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Haggerty Connector
3.4 mi · 5 min · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road
1199 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on I 96 West
880 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
1355 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector
1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway
23.3 mi · 26 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Cleveland
734 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland
1106 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland
695 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 90, Ohio Turnpike: Chicago, Cleveland
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
1441 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
272.8 mi · 4 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
2050 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
129.1 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
32.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden
2821 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
132 m · 15 sec
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Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
1998 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
1622 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2125 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence
1070 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 169: Lisbon
1007 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Burnham Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Burnham Highway
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Turn right onto Newent Road
914 ft · 22 sec · Newent Road
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Turn right
87 m · 26 sec
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Turn left
103 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterford and Lisbon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 East
Keep slight left
273 mi · 04h 55m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Waterford and Sunny near Lisbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterford to Lisbon?
The road trip is about 781.4 miles (1257.6 km) and usually takes 14h 51m 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 387.5 miles from Waterford and 393.9 miles from Lisbon.
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 193 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 $114.19 one way or $228.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 245 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Waterford and Sunny near Lisbon.
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 Waterford and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 588.35 mi (946.86 km).
#1 Waterford
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
| Population | 75,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.6930300, -83.4118100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lisbon
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 4,238 |
| Coordinates | 41.6039900, -72.0117400 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lisbon (-72.01174, 41.60399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 02m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.14 | $114.19 | $228.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $132.58 | $265.17 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $149.10 | $298.20 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $179.21 | $358.41 |
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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