How far is Waterford, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waterford and Detroit is 31.17 miles (50.17 km).
Flight distance from Waterford, MI to Detroit, MI is 31.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waterford, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 36.28 miles (58.39 km) by car.
Driving from Waterford to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Waterford
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
| Population | 75737 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°41'35"N 83°24'43"W |
| Latitude | 42.6930300 |
| Longitude | -83.4118100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.
| Population | 665369 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.3314300 |
| Longitude | -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Detroit: Cadillac Square (-83.04575,42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time Between Waterford and Detroit
The distance between Waterford and Detroit is 58 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Waterford and Detroit. The current time is 20:53:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.85 liters (1.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waterford and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waterford to Detroit is $4.3 (diesel $5.51).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $4.3 | $4.94 | $5.57 | $5.51 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waterford and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
