How far is Taylor, MI from Waterford, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Waterford, MI is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Waterford.
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Start on Wick Road
158 m · 17 sec · Wick Road
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Turn right onto West Point Street
657 ft · 31 sec · West Point Street
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Turn right onto Baske Street
144 m · 23 sec · Baske Street
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Telegraph Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road
13.1 mi · 21 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Telegraph Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Voorheis Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Voorheis Street
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Turn left onto West Huron Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Huron Street
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Continue on Highland Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Airport Road
2 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Williams Lake Road
75 m · 7 sec · Williams Lake Road
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Turn right onto David K Drive
1626 ft · 1 min · David K Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · David K Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Waterford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Telegraph Road
Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road
13.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Waterford?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bingham Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Taylor and 17.9 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylor and Sunny near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Bingham Farms
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bingham Farms.
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 32.07 mi (51.61 km).
#1 Taylor
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 60,576 |
| Coordinates | 42.2408700, -83.2696500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterford
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
| Population | 75,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.6930300, -83.4118100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-83.41181, 42.69303)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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