Syracuse, New York to Waterford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.5 miles 593.1 km · straight line
442.2 miles estimated 711.7 km · driving distance
8h 54min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Syracuse, New York from Waterford?

The distance from Syracuse, New York to Waterford is 368.5 miles (593.1 km) as the crow flies. Waterford is located W of Syracuse, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 442.2 miles, taking about 8h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Syracuse, New York in New York 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 Syracuse, New York 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 Syracuse, New York to Waterford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 54min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 41min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 27min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Syracuse, New York & Waterford

Quick Facts

Syracuse, New York
43.05°N, 76.15°W
America/New_York
121m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients