State College to Waterford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is State College from Waterford?

The distance from State College to Waterford is 314.8 miles (506.6 km) as the crow flies. Waterford is located WNW of State College. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.7 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — State College in Pennsylvania 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 State College 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.