How far is Wolverine Lake, MI from Waterford, MI?
The driving distance from Wolverine Lake, MI to Waterford, MI is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Lake in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolverine Lake and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolverine Lake and Waterford.
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Start on South Commerce Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Commerce Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakley Park Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakley Park Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Martin Road
84 m · 6 sec · Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Road
2597 ft · 53 sec · Martin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road
1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · South Williams Lake Road
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Turn left 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 Wolverine Lake 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.
South Williams Lake Road
Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
6.25 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Wolverine Lake 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 Wolverine Lake to Waterford?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orchard Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Wolverine Lake and 6.2 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Wolverine Lake and Chance Light Rain near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Orchard Lake
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 Orchard Lake.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolverine Lake and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 9.94 mi (15.99 km).
#1 Wolverine Lake
Community in Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,745 |
| Coordinates | 42.5567000, -83.4738300 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.59 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
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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