Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Watertown, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

100.5 miles 161.7 km · straight line
125.6 miles estimated 202.1 km · driving distance
2h 32min estimated drive time
CAD 20 - CAD 25 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
186° S bearing direction

How far is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from Watertown, New York?

The distance from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Watertown, New York is 100.5 miles (161.7 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, New York is located S of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 125.6 miles, taking about 2h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Watertown, New York is in New York, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and Watertown, New York. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Watertown, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 32min CAD 20 - CAD 25 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 2min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 24min $15–$44* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ottawa, Ontario, Canada & Watertown, New York

Quick Facts

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
Watertown, New York
43.97°N, 75.91°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 247.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients