Delaware to Waterford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

166.4 miles 267.8 km · straight line
208 miles estimated 334.8 km · driving distance
4h 11min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Delaware from Waterford?

The distance from Delaware to Waterford is 166.4 miles (267.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterford is located N of Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 208 miles, taking about 4h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Delaware in Ohio and Waterford in Michigan.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Delaware and Waterford. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Delaware to Waterford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 11min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 1min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 58min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Delaware & Waterford

Quick Facts

Delaware
40.30°N, 83.07°W
America/New_York
265m 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 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 149.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients