Baltimore to Waterford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

425.3 miles 684.4 km · straight line
549.5 miles actual route 884.3 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Waterford?

The distance from Baltimore to Waterford is 425.3 miles (684.4 km) as the crow flies. Waterford is located NW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 549.5 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Waterford in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Waterford. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Waterford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~9h 52min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Waterford

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Waterford
42.69°N, 83.41°W
America/Detroit
294m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM