How far is Mount Jackson, VA from Waterford, MI?

The driving distance from Mount Jackson, VA to Waterford, MI is about 511.9 miles (823.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 369.7 miles (594.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
511.98 mi
10h 00m
Flight
369.68 mi
594.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
369.68 mi
Kilometers
594.94 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
511.98 mi
Kilometers
823.95 km
Drive Time
10h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterford
Thu, Nov 12, 2:36 PM EST
Return by in Mount Jackson
Fri, Nov 13, 12:36 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Jackson
2026-11-12T04:36
Arrive Waterford
Thu, Nov 12, 2:36 PM EST
Route Timing
10h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Jackson
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Middletown
OH

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

From Mount Jackson
254.5 mi
05h 00m
To Waterford
257.4 mi
05h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 18 mph SW
Destination
43°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Jackson and Waterford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Jackson and Waterford.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    885 ft · 29 sec · Old Valley Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Conicville Boulevard

    931 ft · 19 sec · Conicville Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 37 North: Romney, Berkeley Springs

    1555 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 522: Winchester, Berkeley Springs

    1819 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto North Frederick Pike

    12.1 mi · 17 min · North Frederick Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bloomery Pike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Bloomery Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Gaston Road

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Gaston Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Paw Paw Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Paw Paw Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry W. Miller Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Henry W. Miller Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Oldtown Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Oldtown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on New 51 Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 59 sec · New 51 Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Uhl Highway Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Uhl Highway Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Industrial Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Industrial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Queen City Drive

    141 m · 16 sec · Queen City Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on South Centre Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · South Centre Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto North Mechanic Street

    114 m · 15 sec · North Mechanic Street

  22. 22

    Continue on National Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · National Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Savage Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Mount Savage Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Barrelville Road Northwest

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Barrelville Road Northwest

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Cumberland Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cumberland Street

    1208 ft · 26 sec · Cumberland Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2338 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1703 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Berlin Plank Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Berlin Plank Road

  31. 31

    Continue on East Main Street

    1941 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  34. 34

    Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

    2940 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  36. 36

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    53.8 mi · 59 min · Ohio Turnpike

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    115.6 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Ohio Turnpike

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Detroit

    2957 ft · 42 sec

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 25 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Flint

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    34.7 mi · 37 min

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  47. 47

    Keep slight left to continue on M 5 North

    3113 ft · 1 min

  48. 48

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  49. 49

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    59 m · 11 sec · Martin Parkway

  50. 50

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1099 ft · 21 sec · Martin Parkway

  51. 51

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  52. 52

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    3233 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway

  53. 53

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    40 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  54. 54

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1589 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway

  55. 55

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Martin Road

  56. 56

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Road

    2597 ft · 53 sec · Martin Road

  57. 57

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road

    1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road

  58. 58

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  59. 59

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  60. 60

    Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road

    6.2 mi · 10 min · South Williams Lake Road

  61. 61

    Turn left onto David K Drive

    1626 ft · 1 min · David K Drive

  62. 62

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · David K Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Jackson and Waterford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
62 steps
28 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
169 mi · 33%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 mi · 21%
Conicville Boulevard
36.5 mi · 7%
I 275 North
35.9 mi · 7%
I 75 North
23.3 mi · 5%
Oldtown Road
20.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

116 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+142.2 mi
369.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Middletown
05h 00m from Mount Jackson
Leave By
4:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Mount Jackson and Chance Light Rain near Waterford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Jackson to Waterford?

The road trip is about 511.9 miles (823.9 km) and usually takes 10h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.5 miles from Mount Jackson and 257.4 miles from Waterford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 369.7 miles (594.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 142.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.24 one way or $138.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Mount Jackson and Chance Light Rain near Waterford.

Stop Ideas Near New Middletown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Middletown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Middletown.

RAIL

Alliance

45 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

112 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

113 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Jackson and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 369.68 mi (594.94 km).

Mount Jackson

#1 Mount Jackson

Town of the United States

Population2,144
Coordinates38.7459500, -78.6422400
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Waterford

#2 Waterford

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

Population75,737
Coordinates42.6930300, -83.4118100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Jackson (-78.64224, 38.74595)
End: Waterford (-83.41181, 42.69303)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 824 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.07 gal
68.39 L · about $69.24
Round trip
$138.49
36.14 gal · 136.78 L
Estimated CO2
160.6 kg one way
Round trip: 321.2 kg / 708 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $69.24 $138.49
Mid-grade $4.33 $78.15 $156.31
Premium $4.75 $85.78 $171.56
Diesel $6.14 $110.86 $221.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Jackson and Waterford. The current time is 04:36:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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