Thunder Bay to Watertown, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Thunder Bay from Watertown, New York?

The distance from Thunder Bay to Watertown, New York is 705.7 miles (1135.7 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, New York is located ESE of Thunder Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 846.8 miles, taking about 17h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Thunder Bay is in Ontario, Canada, while Watertown, New York is in New York, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Thunder Bay 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.