Driving from New York City to Waterloo
Waterloo lies 618 km (384 mi) north-west of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 754 km (469 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| New York City | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 8.8 million | 104,986 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What changes when you arrive in Waterloo
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from New York City to Waterloo
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Staying in Waterloo
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Common questions
How far is Waterloo from New York City?
618 km (384 mi) in a straight line, north-west of New York City; by road roughly 754 km (469 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Waterloo by car?
About 8 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Waterloo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Waterloo?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.